Lens youngster Mehdi Abeid has confirmed he is joining Newcastle United.
He was sold on the club by compatriot Hatem Ben Arfa.
The 18-year-old said: "I have had contact dating back some time and I visited the facilities there last week. I even trained with the reserve team.
"The leaders of the club told me about their plans and that they will rely on me for next season. For my part, I intend to give everything to develop in the Premier League.
"I already discussed things with Hatem Ben Arfa and Cheik Tioté and they encouraged me and welcomed my signature."
