Newcastle United’s prolific midfielder http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Yohan-Cabaye-c37423 mentioned he was aware of the rumours linking him to Manchester United, but had no plans of leaving the Sports Direct Arena.
The France International arrived at Newcastle in June last year from the French team Lille for an undisclosed transfer fee. Since then, he has remained an indispensible part of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alan-c4244 Pardew’s plans for the club, appearing in all but 4 league matches for Newcastle
in the entire season.
The 26-year old, who has formed a potent combination in the centre with compatriot http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hatem-Ben-Arfa-c15884 and Cheick Tiote, was one of the architects of the Magpies stunning league campaign. He fired 4 goals and also picked up 9 assists last season.
His impressive show for the Toon also caught the attention of his national manager Laurent Blanc, who named him in his 23-man contingent for the European Championships.
Despite being linked with arguably the biggest club in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749, Cabaye reiterated his contentment at Tyneside and insisted he plans on serving out his five year-contract with the Magpies.
While talking to reporters, he said: “I have four years remaining on my contract with Newcastle. Today I don't want to know anything. That is what agents are for.”
Newcastle secured a place in the Europa League competition next season courtesy their staggering late run in the 2011/12 campaign, which enabled them to finish the table at fifth place.
Cabaye indicated he was wary of the size and stature of the Manchester club, but having helped his side grab a place in the European competition, he was eager to take Newcastle to new heights.
He also highlighted the fact that Newcastle are once again being considered as one of Premier League’s big guns and that currently the excitement amongst the fans is paramount.
The midfielder, who played for Lille from 2004-2011, has already tasted title glory with the French team, helping them secure a cup double of Ligue 1 and Coupe de France accolades during the 2010/11 season. In total, he made 253 appearances for Lille and
netted 39 goals.
Cabaye also spoke of his early days at Newcastle, revealing that at the time of his arrival some of his team-mates were not even aware of his triumphs at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899. He went on to say that he had to make a fresh start in the Premier League, and has to be at
his best to guarantee a place in the Magpies starting eleven.
He added, “At Newcastle, I had to go and get it. The fight has been permanent. Security would have been remaining at Lille but at that moment I didn't think about it. I went to Newcastle to have success.”
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