Kluivert confirms Magpies exit

Patrick Kluivert has confirmed he will leave Newcastle United this summer.

The Dutch marksman has failed to light up England's top-flight in his debut campaign, netting just six league goals to date.

Kluivert has the option of a further two years at St James' Park, should both parties concur, however the striker is keen to return to Spain rather than Turkey.

The 28-year-old enjoyed a successful spell with Barcelona, prior to his stint in the North East, and wants to return to La Liga.

"I am going back to Spain and not Turkey," said Kluivert to the News of the World.

Meanwhile, chairman Freddy Shepherd has confirmed the club will be making the appropriate changes in the summer to avoid another season of disappointment.

The Magpies are currently languishing in 12th place in The Premiership and not even a place in the semi-final of the FA Cup has been able to disguise a below-par campaign.

"There are some big decisions to be made," said Shepherd..

"I want to sit down with Graeme [Souness] before the final match with Chelsea even though most of the transfer activity won't happen for a few weeks.

"It has been one of the most difficult seasons I have faced as chairman. It has turned out to be Newcastle's annus horribilis.

"Graeme and I now have to ensure that there is no repeat of the things that went on this season and we will be taking measures to sort things out."