Crystal Palace complete Yohan Cabaye coup for initial £10m

Crystal Palace, 5/2 chances with Coral for a top 10 Premier League finish, have completed the signing of France international midfield playmaker Yohan Cabaye from Ligue 1 champions PSG for a club-record fee of £10m up front.

The 29-year-old, who played under Eagles coach Alan Pardew at Newcastle United, has penned a three-year deal at Selhurst Park, and there could be a further £3m in add-ons and bonuses winging their way to the Parc des Princes if certain conditions are met.

An initial £10m outlay on Cabaye eclipses Palace’s previous record buy; the £7m they paid Wigan Athletic for Scotland anchorman James McArthur last summer.

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“I wanted to come and play for Palace because there are some really strong players here,” said Cabaye upon signing. “They finished very well last season and I think they can compete to get into the top eight.

“I also know the gaffer and have worked with him before and I’m confident with him. I want to do my best for him because he’s made a big effort to get me to come here, as well as the Chairman [Steve Parish], so I have to say a big thank you to both of them.”

Previously linked with Arsenal and Manchester United, Cabaye coming to Selhurst is a major coup for the south London club, and creates real strength in depth in the Eagles engine-room.