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Yohan Cabaye signs for Crystal Palace from Paris Saint-Germain

Crystal Palace have announced the completion of Yohan Cabaye's transfer from Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year contract.

Cabaye, 29, returns to the Premier League 18 months after leaving Newcastle United for PSG in January 2014 for £19 million.

Palace have not disclosed the fee for the deal, which sources told ESPN FC on June 4 was in the works, but it is reported to be in the region of £10 million.

The France international struggled for regular playing time at the French champions, making 13 Ligue 1 starts last season.

He has now been reunited with former Newcastle manager Alan Pardew at Selhurst Park ahead of the 2015-16 Premier League campaign.

"I'm very happy to be here and to work again with the manager," Cabaye said. "It's great to be back in the Premier League. The club have given me that opportunity so now I want to do my best to thank them and give my best on the pitch.

"I first heard of the interest in April so I let my agent work with Palace and PSG. The last few days have been long and boring because I have just been waiting but now I'm here and that's the most important thing.

"I know the manager, I know England and the language, and I know the Premier League. Now I'm in London too so that's good. I have worked with him [Pardew] before and I'm confident with him.

"I just want to do my best for him because he's made a big effort for me to come here, as well as the chairman [Steve Parish], so I have to say a big thank you to them.

"He is a good manager. He is close to the players, talks to you a lot and gives you plenty of confidence. It makes you want to fight for him and do your best for the team."

Cabaye scored 17 goals in 79 top-flight appearances during his time at St James' Park.

West Ham had also been interested in the midfielder but sources told ESPN FC that Palace had agreed a fee with PSG on Wednesday.