10 facts about Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano

Rejected the Reds

18/4/2004 - Aston Villa v Newcastle United - FA Barclaycard Premier League Aston Villa's former Newcastle player Nolberto Solano fires a free kick at (L to R) Jermain Jenas, Laurent Robert, Gary Speed and Alan Shearer in the Newcastle United wall Photo: Jed Leicester/Offside Sports Photography

Photo: Jed Leicester / Offside.

During deadline day of the 2005 summer transfer window, then at Aston Villa, Solano turned down a move to Liverpool.

Instead, the Peru international opted for a return to Newcastle United, another reason why ‘Nobby’ is classed as a Magpies legend.

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