Newcastle United left-back Achraf Lazaar has officially joined Serie B side Cosenza on a season-long loan.

Lazaar was surplus to requirements at Newcastle after just 10 appearances in three seasons and spent time on loan at Benevento and Sheffield Wednesday.

Despite his recent struggles, the 27-year-old caught the eye in Italian football with Varese and Palermo and has 17 caps for Morocco.

He moves to a Cosenza side who finished 10th in Serie B last season.

Newcastle United left-back Achraf Lazaar has officially joined Serie B side Cosenza on a season-long loan.

Lazaar was surplus to requirements at Newcastle after just 10 appearances in three seasons and spent time on loan at Benevento and Sheffield Wednesday.

Despite his recent struggles, the 27-year-old caught the eye in Italian football with Varese and Palermo and has 17 caps for Morocco.

He moves to a Cosenza side who finished 10th in Serie B last season.

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