Marveaux chooses (also) Newcastle

Announced several months in Liverpool, the former Rennes Sylvain Marveaux finally said yes to Newcastle. Free agent, the former international hope, invoking a contractual dispute and not a problem during the medical examination failed to explain his transfer to the Reds, find Magpies in two other French: Yohan Cabaye and Hatem Ben Arfa.Hatem Ben Arfa after last summer and Yohan Cabaye last week, Newcastle now has a third French in its ranks: Sylvain Marveaux, who committed Saturday for the next five seasons. "It's a big coup, welcomed Alan Pardew, his new coach, the club's website. It may not be known to all our fans, but it's a real talent that we after a long time. " Newcastle was not alone. And that same Liverpool who held the rope until Friday.
According Football.fr, the Breton has not satisfied the medical due to a groin problem. "It's whatever," replied the person in L'Equipe: "If I did not sign in Liverpool, because there was a contractual disagreement between the parties on Thursday night. I am in good health and fit to play. I resumed training with Rennes individual end of the season and I could play the last game if the club had wanted to. "
Still, hope former international has only played 10 matches in all competitions (for a goal) last season, precisely because of his hamstring in his right leg. These he had already missed eight months of competition during the 2008-2009 season. A weakness that has clearly not put off the Magpies, unfortunately accustomed to long-term injury with that of Hatem Ben Arfa last season. Alan Pardew hopes to have both French in top form to reshape his midfield.
The question is where the versatile Marveaux evolve. Capable of playing attacking midfielder or on the left side, the brother of Montpellier Joris should start the season in the skin of wild English if the technician maintains its line of four last year. Difficult to put on the bench Jonas Gutierrez, the most used player in the Premier League last year. Especially qu'Hatem Ben Arfa can also occupy the left side of midfield. Even with his countrymen, Sylvain Marveaux will have to fight for his place.