Newcastle signs Lille midfielder Cabaye

Newcastle signs Lille midfielder Cabaye

Published Jun. 11, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

Newcastle has signed midfielder Yohan Cabaye from France champion Lille, the English Premier League side announced Friday.

The France international signed a five-year contract with the northeast club.

Cabaye, a skillful central midfielder with an eye for goal, struggled to hold down a regular place in Lille's double-winning team.

The 25-year-old Cabaye has scored 39 goals since making his senior debut with the French club in 2004.

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He says ''this is a fantastic move for me. I have enjoyed great times with Lille but the time is right now to test myself against the best and playing for Newcastle United in the Premier League does just that.''

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