Source: Daily_Mail
Yohan Cabaye confirms his move to Newcastle United
ShareLille midfielder Yohan Cabaye is set to quit the French champions for Newcastle - according to the French club's coach, Rudi Garcia.[LNB]The 25-year-old France international told Canal Plus of his planned move to Tyneside over the weekend and Garcia said the same after LOSC completed their Ligue 1 season with a 3-2 win over Rennes.[LNB] New Toon: Cabaye (right) is expecting to join Newcastle [LNB]Garcia said: 'Yohan told us yesterday - first me, then the whole group before the game - that he has chosen to join Newcastle.[LNB]'It is a choice that I respect, although I wish he continued the adventure with us.'[LNB]The deal is believed to be costing the Magpies ?4.3million - the amount stipulated to release the player from his contract, which runs until 2013.[LNB] Next in line: Cabaye's team-mate Gervinho (right) has also been linked with a switch to St.James' Park[LNB]Newcastle have also been linked with Cabaye's team-mate Gervinho, but Garcia insists there will be no other departures.[LNB]'They are all under contract. [LNB]'The only one who can leave is Yohan Cabaye. All others are under contract and, if desired, will be in the squad next season.'[LNB]Cabaye has spent his entire professional career with Lille but hinted recently that he wanted a fresh challenge despite the club having enjoyed a hugely successful campaign with a league and Coupe de France double.[LNB]He also made his senior France debut last August in a friendly against Norway, albeit as part of a shadow squad after coach Laurent Blanc suspended Les Bleus' World Cup flops for the game.[LNB] Newcastle wait on ?15m Gervinho as Pardew prepares offer for EnriqueBarton issues Newcastle final plea over new contract amidst Everton rumoursFive-year deal proves Toon tempting to pass up for FergusonAll the latest Newcastle news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:Places: Newcastle, France, Norway
