Crystal Palace midfielder flattered by talk of Marseille switch

 

Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye has revealed talk of a move to Marseille is flattering as the Eagles continue their plight towards the Championship.

 

Cabaye has spent the last two years with Palace after returning to the Premier League following a disappointing stint at Paris Saint-Germain and the former France international has struggled to rediscover the form he showed at Newcastle in the build up to his move to PSG.

 

The 31-year-old’s performances have been particularly disappointing this season but with Marseille reportedly interested in his services he has been given a possible escape route out of Palace.

 

“It’s flattering, because OM are one of the great French clubs,” Cabaye told L’Equipe, via talkSPORT.

 

“We’re [Crystal Palace] in a difficult situation. I’m trying my best to help my team as best I can. I have immense respect for the coach, but today that’s the reality with my club.”

 

Crystal Palace midfielder flattered by talk of Marseille switch

 

Palace are currently two points adrift of safety in the Premier League following their embarrassing 4-0 home defeat to relegation rivals Sunderland.

 

Cabaye is currently on course to garner his second lowest rating in a full-league campaign in the last eight seasons (6.73) having only scored two goals in 21 appearances.

 

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