Newcastle United news: Teenager joins club, Benitez faces media

Newcastle United have signed teenager Elias Fritjof Sorensen

The 16-year-old forward has joined from Danish club HB Koge's and will be based at the club's Academy.

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Rafa Benitez

"It's a big, big moment for me, and I'm very glad to sign with this club," said Sorensen. "I hope I'll progress as quickly as possible but first, I will concentrate on developing as a player.

"I'm still very young, but I have high hopes for the future."

Meanwhile, Rafa Benitez will face the media today ahead of tomorrow's Championship home game against Huddersfield Town.

Follow our live blog here for news and updates from Benitez's Press conference.

Benitez will address the latest interview from unsettled Moussa Sissoko.

United are losing patience with the midfielder, who yesterday pleaded with Real Madrid to sign him.

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