Later that year he moved to Newcastle United for a fee of ÂŁ500,000, but failed to meet expectations at Newcastle and only played for the club for one season.
He scored three goals, against Derby County, Tottenham Hotspur and Bradford City in the League Cup.In 2001, he returned to Argentina to play for Argentinos Juniors.
After one season with them he moved to San Lorenzo where he helped the club to win the Copa Sudamericana in 2002.
Towards the end of his career he has played for Argentino de Merlo in the Metropolitan 4th division and Independiente Rivadavia in the 3rd division Interior.