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Florian Thauvin to Newcastle: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

Newcastle United have announced the signing Florian Thauvin from Marseille for an undisclosed fee:

IT'S OFFICIAL! @FlorianThauvin has signed for Newcastle United! #NUFC pic.twitter.com/VgnjABvmNe

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) August 19, 2015

However, the Magpies will send Frenchman Remy Cabella to Marseille on a season-long loan in return, per the team's official announcement.

Here’s a glance at what Thauvin, a 22-year-old French Under-21 international, will bring to St James’ Park:

The winger certainly possesses all the traits to be a top quality player.