Uncertainty over the Frenchman's future on Tyneside was
put to rest after Arsenal pulled out of a move for the midfielder and now his
manager says that he is key to their season.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes that Yohan Cabaye
is his side's equivalent of Wayne Rooney.
The Frenchman was the subject of a £10 million bid from
Arsenal over the summer and was set on a move to the Emirates Stadium but the
Magpies held firm and the 52-year-old expects him to play a key role at St
James's Park.
"Yohan is just as important to us as Rooney is to
Manchester United," Pardew told the press after Cabaye featured from the
start in Saturday's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
"He's a player who carries the heartbeat and the
rhythm of the team.
"There are not many players who can do that and
there were moments when he did it here but he will get better because he isn't
100 per cent yet.
"We all know that, if someone comes along and offers
you substantially more money to join another organisation, it can turn your
head - and it did turn Yohan's head. I would not say he's perfect in what he
did but his attitude has been perfect since the transfer window shut.
"It was nice the fans gave him a good reception when
he came off. He'll sleep better knowing he has the backing of the team, the
manager and a huge part of the fanbase."
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