FORMER Newcastle United and Sunderland midfielder Jack Colback has joined QPR following his release from Nottingham Forest.

The 33-year-old has agreed a two-year contract at Loftus Road with the option of a further 12 months.

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Colback, who began his career with Sunderland before spells with Ipswich, Newcastle and Forest, told the club website: "I’m happy and excited to get going.

"It will be nice to get the training kit on and get out there with the lads.

"I’m excited to be part of what the manager wants to do here. It was an easy decision."