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Newcastle have refused to confirm that midfielder Geremi has left the club, despite Turkish side Ankaragucu stating they have signed the player.

The 31-year-old was presented to fans in the country's capital Ankara, while the official website announced Geremi had signed an 18-month deal.

Since joining United in July 2007, the Cameroon international has made 54 appearances, scoring three goals.

His last appearance for Newcastle came against Scunthorpe in October.

Geremi's career in Europe began with Turkish side Genclerbirligi after spells in his home country and in South America, before a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

At the Bernabeu he was a two-time Champions League winner, while also receiving a nomination for the Ballon D'Or in 2000.
 
Middlesbrough brought the player to England on a season-long loan and he impressed at the Riverside, helping to stabilise the Teessiders' place in the Premier League.

Form there prompted Chelsea to take him to Stamford Bridge but he made just 48 starts in four seasons and eventually joined the Magpies on a free transfer, where again his appearances have been limited due to injury and poor form.

He remains a regular for Cameroon, amassing more than 100 caps and is a member of Paul Le Guen's squad for this month's Africa Cup of Nations in Angola.