10 facts about Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano

Professional Peruvian

21/07/2007 Friendly Football - Carlisle United v Newcastle United. Newcastle Utd's Nolberto Solano. Photo: Matt Roberts/Offside

Photo: Matt Roberts / Offside.

Furthermore to writing his name in Peru’s record books, Solano became the first professional Peru-born footballer to play in England after joining Newcastle United for a reported £2.48m in 1998.

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