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.