It's Official! Massadio Haidara Signs For Newcastle Utd
By Tyne-Talk
January 24 2013
Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Massadio Haidara on a five and half year deal from french side Nancy Lorraine. The 20 year old defender will wear the number 19 shirt. Haidara is the clubs fourth signing of the transfer window. He told the official club website, NUFC.co.uk;
"It was the desire of the club to sign me up which was the most important factor.
It was nothing to do with the league position. It was really all about the club's desire and willingness to sign me up.
Also, I like the club's ambition to strengthen the whole team, so we can improve our league position. That's what appealed to me, so I didn't hesitate."
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew added;
"Massadio is very highly thought of in France and he's somebody who our scouting team have been greatly impressed by.
At the age of 20, he will only continue to get better, but he's already played a lot of games in his country's top division and represented France at under-19, under-20 and under-21 level.
He's strong and quick and we're looking forward to seeing him develop here."
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Impressed with all 5 french signings this month!
Watch us rocket up this table - Demba who ?
Think that Cisse will shine with these players behind him!
I don't know about rocketing up the table Michael(though I hope you are right) but I can't see us getting relegated now.
C'mon Toon make us proud.
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