Mehdi Abeid joins Newcastle

01 July 2011 06:33
ShareNewcastle have confirmed the signing of teenager Mehdi Abeid from French side Lens. [LNB]The deal to bring the 18-year-old midfielder to the Barclays Premier League has been in place for some time, but the Magpies have now formalised the move on a five-year contract. [LNB] In Toon: Alan Pardew has signed Lens starlet Abeid on a five-year deal [LNB]Reserve team manager Peter Beardsley said: 'We are delighted to bring Mehdi to the club. [LNB]'He is a bright, young talent and we think he has an exciting future ahead of him. [LNB]'After an impressive trial with us earlier in the year, I'm looking forward to working with Mehdi and developing his talent.'[LNB] Pardew excited by new additions despite Carroll money failing to resurface Arsenal continue to track Barton and Enrique as doubts persist about Clichy's futureNewcastle United FC news, features and opinion [LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:Places: Newcastle

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