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Elliott Bretland·11 February 2019

Newcastle January target reveals why he didn't join Magpies

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Faitout Maouassa admits he ‘was not ready’ to join Newcastle last month.

The Rennes left-back revealed it is a dream to one day play in the Premier League but felt a move now would be too soon.


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Maouassa, only 20, was one of a number of defenders the Magpies looked at with reports in France claiming they made an €8m move which was turned down.

Newcastle ended up signing Antonio Barreca from Monaco after a transfer for Jordan Lukaku fell through when the Belgian failed a medical.

However, Maouassa, currently on loan at Ligue 1 Nimes, insists the timing for him was not right.

“I must admit, with Newcastle, it did shock me because everyone dreams of playing in the Premier League,” he told L’Equipe.

“But I was not ready. I still have to grow.”

Newcastle, who are only clear of the Premier League relegation zone on goal difference, travel to Wolves on Monday night.