Yohan Cabaye to Crystal Palace: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

Yohan Cabaye has completed a move from Paris Saint-Germain to Crystal Palace, where he'll be reunited with former manager Alan Pardew.

The news was confirmed by the official Palace Twitter timeline:

The 29-year-old moved to the French capital in 2014 after a strong spell with Newcastle United, but never managed to nail down a spot in his new club's starting XI.

In need of regular playing time to secure his spot in France's Euro 2016 squad, a summer transfer appeared almost inevitable.

The Northern Echo's Scott Wilson thinks this deal is an incredible coup for the Eagles:

Sachin Nakrani of the Guardian couldn't help but crack a joke:

Cabaye adds some serious quality to a Crystal Palace side expected to comfortably survive in the Premier League next season, and while the presence of Pardew undoubtedly played into the Frenchman's decision, it's still telling that he chose Selhurst Park as his next home.

"There's a desire to build a strong team," Cabaye said, per Tom Williams of the AFP, "The owner wants to establish team in the top eight, and why not try win a cup?"

Just last year, he was one of the hottest names on the transfer market after a great season for Newcastle, before securing a move to France's biggest club.

That quality hasn't vanished, and for Palace to land a player of such stature is significant. Per the Daily Mirror's Ed Malyon, it may just be a sign of the direction the Eagles are headed:

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Fears of a Portsmouth-style implosion (or even a Wigan) are unfounded. The progress Palace are making obviously entails breaking the club's wage structure, but considering they've done that every summer for the last three years, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise. As for the player himself, he's proven technically and hasn't really got 'legs' to lose, softening the usual concerns over splashing out on someone his age.

But the real hope, from talking to those at Selhurst, is that signing a French international it doesn't provide a "shining light" moment like Lombardo's signing - a diamond sticking out in a poor side - but rather another yardstick of the club's ongoing progress.

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Cabaye doesn't turn 30 until next year and still has plenty of years of playing at the highest level ahead of him. He brings experience and star quality to a club that ended the 2014-15 Premier League season in excellent form and appears to be headed in the right direction under Pardew.

The midfielder needs to have a strong season to secure his spot in France's squad, so expect Cabaye to hit the ground running. These are exciting times for the Eagles, who may have just pulled off one of the best-value signings of the summer.