Despite announcing to the world that Newcastle United was putting a freeze on all player movement until the club was sold, Nigerian International Obafemi Martins put the final touches on his move to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg on a four year deal.

Via Guardian 

“He is just the type of player that we were looking for to complement Grafite and Edin Dzeko,” said the Wolves’ coach Armin Veh. “He is not only quick, but he has also proven how dangerous he is in front of goal.”

Martins was keen on the move when he first learnt of Wolfsburg’s interest and he is looking forward to getting the chance to gain experience in his third European league after previously representing Internazionale in Serie A.

“I am delighted the transfer has gone through,” he said. “The Bundesliga is one of the strongest leagues in the world and I am happy to be able to play for the defending Bundesliga champions. “This is going to be a great challenge.”

The Nigeria striker’s first and biggest challenge, will be to earn a regular starting place ahead of the prolific duo of Grafite and Edin Dzeko, who scored 53 goals between them last season.

The fee for Martins is undisclosed but is believed to be in the region of £9m, just £1m less than Newcastle paid for the 24-year-old in 2006.