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Newcastle Falcons have signed Argentina international prop Eduardo Bello on a two-year deal from Saracens.

The 27-year-old has won nine caps for the Pumas and spent last season with the Premiership champions.

He joins Mateo Carreras, Matias Moroni, Matias Orlando and Pedro Rubiolo among the Falcons' Argentine contingent.

Meanwhile, fellow prop Richard Palframan has signed a new deal to remain with the club until the end of the 2024-25 Premiership season.

Palframan, 29, has made 27 appearances for the club since joining from Worcester Warriors in 2021, including 19 last season.

"[Eduardo] is an international-class tight-head who is good in the set-piece, so it's great news to bring him in," said forwards coach Micky Ward.

"He's got a good build, he's been in a strong environment at Saracens and he's had four seasons as a regular starter with Zebre in Italy, so he's familiar with European conditions and how the game's played over here."

Palframan added: "I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to continue playing rugby at a high level because, as everyone will be aware from recent events, that privilege can be taken away very quickly."

Bello is the Falcons' 10th summer signing under new head coach Alex Codling as preparations begin for the 2023-24 Premiership season.