Lille coach Rudi Garcia has confirmed Yohan Cabaye is on his way to Newcastle United.
The 25-year-old France international told Canal Plus of his planned move to Tyneside over the weekend and Garcia said the same after LOSC completed their Ligue 1 season with a 3-2 win over Rennes on Sunday night.
Garcia said: "Yohan told us on Saturday - first me, then the whole group before the game - that he has chosen to join Newcastle.
"It is a choice that I respect, although I wish he continued the adventure with us."
