Newcastle Confirm Remy Cabella Signing

24-year-old French playmaker becomes Pardew's fourth summer signing.

By Joseph Dempsey /

nufc.co.ukNewcastle United have confirmed the signing of Remy Cabella from Montpellier. The 24-year-old has been on the club's radar since January and has signed a six-year contract at St James' Park, becoming manager Alan Pardew's fourth signing of the summer. The France international jetted into Tyneside from his post-World Cup finals holiday in Corsica on Sunday, following confirmation from Montpellier president Louis Nicollin that an agreement had been struck with the Magpies. Cabella will join fellow new signings Siem de Jong, Jack Colback and Ayoze Perez in the north east from next season. Newcastle were initially cautious as they worked to thrash out the finer details of the deal, but their patience has finally paid off and they have got their man following a long-winded pursuit. Cabella spoke of his delight in becoming a Newcastle player, saying: "It is great to finally be a Newcastle player.
"This is a move that I really wanted to make as I have heard nothing but good things about Newcastle United from everyone I spoke to. "I wanted to join a great English club and that is why I have arrived here. I'm looking forward to pulling on the shirt and playing in this magnificent stadium, and I will give this club my maximum."
Pardew echoed those sentiments, and said fans should enjoy watching him play. He added: "Remy is a player who has been on our radar for a while and we are delighted to bring him to the club.

"He is a player who I am sure will excite our fans. He has flair, hard work and commitment, and is going to bring a talent, energy and quality to St James' Park that our supporters will enjoy.

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"Remy has great ideas when the ball comes to him, and along with Siem de Jong is going to improve an area where we definitely needed some help."

Cabella is seen as a direct replacement for Yohan Cabaye at Newcastle, who left to join Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window. He impressed in what proved to be his final season at Montpellier, scoring 14 Ligue 1 goals in 37 appearances for the French club.