Gouffran signs for Newcastle

Newcastle have signed a second French player in the space of 24 hours after confirming the arrival of forward Yoan Gouffran from Bordeaux.

The 26-year-old has joined for an undisclosed fee, agreeing a four-and-a-half year deal.

His arrival comes on the same day as Newcastle unveiled defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa who joined from Montpellier on Tuesday night.

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