Source: Daily_Mail
Sylvain Marveaux in dreamland at joining Newcastle
ShareSylvain Marveaux is delighted to have sealed his 'dream move' to Newcastle after his proposed switch to Liverpool fell through. [LNB]The 25-year-old midfielder looked set to leave Rennes for Kenny Dalglish's Reds last week but failed his Anfield medical due to a groin problem. [LNB]Marveaux has been sidelined since November but Toon boss Alan Pardew had no hesitation in snapping up the player on a free transfer. [LNB] Talk of the Toon: Sylvain Marveaux has agreed a five-year deal at Newcastle[LNB]Marveaux told the club's official website: 'This is a dream move for me and I'm very happy to be joining such a great club. As soon as I signed I couldn't wait to phone my parents in France and tell them the news. I've already sent them both Newcastle shirts. [LNB]'Newcastle United are one of the most well-known clubs in France and have a great tradition.[LNB]'I saw quite a few of the games last season and thought the team did very well in their first season back in the Premier League. [LNB] Great coup: Marveaux (right) had been tipped to join Liverpool [LNB]'I saw the stadium and thought it was magnificent. It must be a fantastic place to play and I can't wait. Of course I have heard all about the massive support at Newcastle and the passion of the fans here.[LNB] 'The people at the club made me feel so welcome on Friday night when I arrived. They looked after me so well, made me feel part of the club straight away, and I thank them for that.'[LNB] Pardew has already signed Mehdi Abeid from Lens, Yohan Cabaye from Lille and West Ham striker Demba Ba while Hatem Ben Arfa is on the books at St James' Park. [LNB]Marveaux added: 'It's good for me that there are other French players here, players like Ben Arfa and Cabaye who I know, but it's a very good squad they have too.'[LNB] [LNB] [LNB] [LNB] Newcastle raise the Ba with swoop for West Ham striker on free transferMartin Samuel: So, what's left to make the Toon swoon?Club-by-club guide to all the Barclays Premier League summer transfersPREMIER LEAGUE NEW KIT SPECIAL: Strips your team will wear in 2011-12All the latest Newcastle news, features and opinion [LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Hatem Ben Arfa, Kenny Dalglish Places: Newcastle, Liverpool, France
