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Newcastle United have received international clearance to use Tyrique Bartlett next season.

The son of former South Africa and Charlton Athletic star Shaun enjoyed a successful trial with the club last season, and has now signed permanently for the Magpies after the club received the necessary paperwork to play him.

Bartlett had been playing for University of Pretoria’s youth team before being invited to the club’s Benton base to show what he can do.

(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

The 17-year-old striker has signed a three-year deal for the Magpies and is likely to feature for Peter Beardsley’s Under-23 side next term.

Beardsley said at the end of the season how much he was looking forward to working with a new look United team of youngsters.

The former Liverpool and England star said: “Some will go on loan and we will have a new crop.

“Some have been guaranteed an extra year which is great for them.

“Hopefully we can get one or two more close to Rafa Benitez’s group, which is not easy.”

Newcastle’s Under-23 side will kick off the new season at Darlington’s old ground, now known as the Northern Echo Arena, on July 17 (7.45pm).