NEWCASTLE United new boy Sylvain Marveaux says he has no regrets after a move to Liverpool broke down.
And the midfielder instead insists he couldn’t be happier after joining Alan Pardew’s French revolution.
Marveaux came close to signing for Kenny Dalglish, but the proposed deal fell through at the 11th hour earlier this month because of a contractual issue – and he crossed the Pennines to head to St James’s Park.
The 25-year-old, a long-time target of the club, was out of contract at Rennes, and joined on a free transfer.
“I’m very, very happy to be here,” said left-footed Marveaux, who has been likened to former Newcastle winger Laurent Robert.
“Newcastle came to me six months ago, and they always told me how much they wanted me. I appreciated that.
“When I came here I got a wonderful welcome, and everybody here was happy to see me sign here.
“I was in contact with Liverpool. I was really close to signing for them.
“The story about (failing) the medical is not true, only a rumour. What happened was there were some changes in the contract from the first time we had a discussion.
“I decided to come here. It won’t be a grudge match when we play Liverpool – it’s not revenge or anything.
“If anything, I am just looking forward to making my Premier League debut when we play Arsenal.
“I’ve known for over a year that I was going to be available on a free transfer. I also knew I would be leaving France, and during these past 12 months I really wanted to play in England.
“People have told me the style is different, but all I want to do is enjoy my football.”
Marveaux became United’s third summer signing, joining fellow midfielder and countryman Yohan Cabaye and striker Demba Ba at the club, where there is a growing French influence.
And the former France Under-21 international, having visited St James’s Park to sign, is relishing pulling on a black and white shirt at the club’s iconic home.
And the midfielder instead insists he couldn’t be happier after joining Alan Pardew’s French revolution.
Marveaux came close to signing for Kenny Dalglish, but the proposed deal fell through at the 11th hour earlier this month because of a contractual issue – and he crossed the Pennines to head to St James’s Park.
The 25-year-old, a long-time target of the club, was out of contract at Rennes, and joined on a free transfer.
“I’m very, very happy to be here,” said left-footed Marveaux, who has been likened to former Newcastle winger Laurent Robert.
“Newcastle came to me six months ago, and they always told me how much they wanted me. I appreciated that.
“When I came here I got a wonderful welcome, and everybody here was happy to see me sign here.
“I was in contact with Liverpool. I was really close to signing for them.“The story about (failing) the medical is not true, only a rumour. What happened was there were some changes in the contract from the first time we had a discussion.
“I decided to come here. It won’t be a grudge match when we play Liverpool – it’s not revenge or anything.
“If anything, I am just looking forward to making my Premier League debut when we play Arsenal.
“I’ve known for over a year that I was going to be available on a free transfer. I also knew I would be leaving France, and during these past 12 months I really wanted to play in England.
“People have told me the style is different, but all I want to do is enjoy my football.”
Marveaux became United’s third summer signing, joining fellow midfielder and countryman Yohan Cabaye and striker Demba Ba at the club, where there is a growing French influence.
And the former France Under-21 international, having visited St James’s Park to sign, is relishing pulling on a black and white shirt at the club’s iconic home.
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