Chancel Mbemba wears tuxedo to first Newcastle United game

Newcastle United defender Chancel Mbemba has found himself trending online after appearing at St James's Park in a tuxedo.

Ahead of his new side's Premier League curtain raiser against Southampton on Sunday, the £8m signing from Anderlecht arrived at his home ground in the kind of attire normally reserved for formal functions.

As a result Mbemba's name, as well as the accompanying image of him in the tuxedo at St James's Park, has caught the eye of the Internet.

At least someone's made an effort for the #NUFC game - Chancel Mbemba rocks up to St James' Park in a tux.... pic.twitter.com/NaguPDqeWh

— Scott Wilson (@Scottwilsonecho) August 9, 2015

Mbemba, who made the starting XI for his new club against the Saints, has signed a five-year contract with the Magpies.