Paris St Germain further strengthened their midfield by swooping for Newcastle United’s French international Yohan Cabaye (picture) yesterday.

Cabaye, who has won 26 caps, has signed for three-and-a-half years, the French champions said in a statement.

No fee was disclosed but media reports suggested it could be up to €25 million, including adds-on.

“The transfer of Yohan Cabaye is further proof of the club’s capacity to attract the best French and foreign players,” PSG chairman Nasser al Khelaifi said.

The 28-year-old joined Newcastle from Lille in 2011 and scored 18 goals in 93 appearances for the Premier League club.

“I was won over by the ambitious project and I can’t wait to join this exceptional squad,” Cabaye said.

He made his France debut in 2010 under Laurent Blanc who now coaches Paris St Germain.

Cabaye was instrumental in the 3-0 home play-off victory over Ukraine in November that earned Les Bleus a place at this year’s World Cup in Brazil.

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