But that means crossing the 'great divide' ... because he used to play for bitter rivals Inter.
Davide Santon: "I'm really good.
"I have recovered from a knee injury and now I'm facing the pre-season with Newcastle at my best.
"I am fine here, now I know what the coach wants and I'm ready to play a great season.
"I think we can fight for a place in the next Champions League, it's hard but we can do it.
"I left Inter Milan because I was not playing and I needed my space to grow and now I'm delighted to wear the Newcastle shirt.
"AS Roma wanted me but Newcastle replied that I was not for sale and I am glad of this.
"When I was a child I was an AC Milan fan and it would certainly be great to wear that shirt even if I should think twice about it, having played for Inter."