Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew insists Gabriel Obertan can still have a future on Tyneside.
The French winger put in two good performances in Germany during the Schalke 04 Cup.
Pardew said: "He is another player that has worked hard this summer and you can see that.
"If he can take that into the season that will be a bonus for us because he's been troubled with injuries.
"He was very good."
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