Last Updated: Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:40
Yoan Gouffran said he was 'proud' to join a 'fantastic club' like Newcastle after signing on a four-and-half year deal from Bordeaux.
The 26-year-old striker, who signed for an undisclosed fee on Wednesday evening, joined on the same day as Newcastle unveiled Montpellier defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa.
Gouffran, a former France Under-21 international, scored 40 goals in 179 appearances for Bordeaux in a four-and-a-half year spell since signing from Caen.
He will now be charged with scoring the goals Newcastle need to climb away from the relegation battle at the foot of the Barclays Premier League.
Gouffran said: "I am really proud to have joined this fantastic club.
"Throughout the last few years I have enjoyed every moment of my time at Bordeaux but all good things must come to an end and it was time for a new challenge.
"And the challenge of playing for one of the most famous teams in England, with all of its history and its famous support, is very exciting."
His new boss Alan Pardew said Gouffran's talent stood out to him when Newcastle faced Bordeaux in the Europa League earlier this season.
"Yoan comes to the club with a great pedigree and, like the other signings we have made this month, is a player who will add considerable strength to our squad," he said.
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