Official: Newcastle United sign Sylvain Marveaux from Rennes on five-year-deal

Sylvain MARVEAUX (Rennes)

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Newcastle United have announced the signing of Sylvain Marveaux on a five-year-deal from Rennes on a free transfer.

The winger becomes Alan Pardew’s third summer signing.

Marveaux was reportedly attracting interest from Liverpool, but after a proposed move to Anfield collapsed, Newcastle moved quickly to sign the Frenchman, who made his debut for Rennes as a 15-year-old.

Pardew has already signed Yohan Cabaye and Demba Ba and is delighted with his latest capture.

“It’s a great coup to have signed Sylvain, who has received interest from a number of other clubs,” Pardew told the club’s official site.

“He may not be well known to many of our fans but he is a real talent and a player we have been keeping an eye on for some time. It’s been a good couple of days for us on the transfer front.”

The 25-year-old Marveaux is a former France Under-21 international and made over 100 appearances during his time with Rennes, scoring 16 goals.