Former Newcastle star Gabriel Obertan has joined Bulgarian side Levski Sofia, according to reports in France. The free agent was linked with many European sides but a deal for the 28 year old never happened officially. French side Montepellier were reported to be interested in landing him. In Turkey, several sides such as YeniMalatyaspor, Kayserispor…
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Gabriel Obertan arrived to Newcastle United on August 9 of 2011 with a price tag of £3 million and in his debut season with the English club, Obertan enjoyed having a fairly successful period of time as he made 23 appearances, 5 of them arriving from the bench while the rest were from the start of the actual match as the French player was a consistent regular starter for the majority of his time spent at St. James’ Park.
Former Manchester United player Gabriel Obertan has joined Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala on a two -year contract.
Premier League fans will remember the player from his time at Old Trafford as well as with Newcastle United.
Gabriel Obertan joined Manchester United in 2009 when he signed from Bordeaux but will fail to make an impact in the team. He will only manage to play 14 matches in the Premier League for the Red Devils.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was on target for Arsenal even in the midst of uncertainty regarding what the Liverpool attack had in stock.
Both teams met in the first game for the sides in the Premier League this season with the Reds ripping the Gunners apart with four goals in a space of minutes. Arsenal started the encounter with a goal from Theo Walcott in the right wing, sending fans wild. After the response from Jurgen Klopp’s boys, Oxlade-Chamberlain did a penetrative run, sliding creatively past two defenders, beating another in the box before scoring a wonderful solo effort.
English Championship side Newcastle is set to lose more players with their new status, having been relegated from top flight football.
Former Newcastle United forward Gabriel Obertan might return to his home country after ending his contract at Saint James Park.
The France international was booted out alongside Sylvain Marveaux even before the last season ended, as the manager Rafa Benitez was unlikely to give them playing time in the final two games left then. The sack was out of mutual consent.
The club released a statement that read:
“Everyone at Newcastle United wishes Gabriel and Sylvain the very best for the future.”