Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini is reportedly looking for a move back to Spain according to the Sun.

The Argentine defender, who was handed the armband only last month after the departure of Kevin Nolan, wants to play Champions League football.

Despite his new role as skipper the Argentinian wants to play in Europe’s premier competition although it’s unlikely the Magpies will let their key defender leave.

It’s thought that his agent Macello Lombilla has already met with St James’ Park officials with the Spanish club preparing a £5 million bid.

It would be yet another blow to manager Alan Pardew who has suffered a testing first pre-season on Tyneside.

Having lost Nolan to West Ham and seeing his side beset by injury worries, visa problems and player unrest losing his captain would be the icing on the proverbial cake.

Coloccini is a massive fans’ favourite at St James’ Park and has won the Geordie public over with some commanding performances over the last two seasons after his debut campaign ended in relegation

The 29-year-old would be prepared to take a drop in wages to £40,000 if he could secure a three-year deal to move back to La Liga.

He spent four years playing in Spain for Deportivo up until his £10.9 million move to Newcastle in 2008. He also had three separate year-long loan spells at Alaves, Atletico Madrid and Villareal from 2001 till 2004.