I've modelled my game on Cristiano Ronaldo, reveals Newcastle's £12m arrival Cabella

emy Cabella resumed his holiday already planning to establish himself among Newcastle's great French imports.

The 24-year-old France international completed his move from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee on Sunday evening when he signed a six-year deal to become the latest recruit from his country to ply his trade at St James' Park.

He could make his competitive debut for the club in the Barclays Premier League opener against Manchester City next month, and he will do so hoping to follow in the footsteps of the likes of David Ginola and Laurent Robert.

New boy: Remy Cabella poses with his Newcastle shirt inside St James' Park after sealing his £12million move

Excited: Cabella says he is hoping to become 'one of the best' at Newcastle after leaving Montpellier

Fresh start: Cabella (left), pictured in action against Bastia last season, is Newcastle's fourth summer signing

Big stage: Cabella (right) was part of France's World Cup squad but failed to make an appearance for Les Bleus

Cabella told nufcTV: 'Yes, that's something I am here for. I am looking to improve all the time and hopefully become one of the best. I just love improving.

'I love to play. Big matches or little matches, I am always there. It makes me want to play more, the fact that this match is such a big one at the start, and I am looking forward to just getting involved in the season.

'My first match at Newcastle is something I have been really looking forward to.'

Cabella freely admits he modelled himself on Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo as a youngster, but insists he has become his own man as he has matured in the game.

He said: 'I loved to learn how to dribble like him and do the tricks, but now I am on the professional stage, I have my own way.

'I am looking to improve all the time and Newcastle is a well-known, very good club. I just love to improve and that's what I'm here to do.'

Magpies boss Alan Pardew was delighted to have finally landed a man the club had been chasing since January, when they tried to sign him as a replacement for Yohan Cabaye.

Indeed, the 52-year-old included himself in a vote of thanks he extended to owner Mike Ashley, managing director Lee Charnley and chief scout Graham Carr for eventually getting the deal done.

Pardew said: 'I'd like to pay tribute to my staff, in particular Graham, myself, Lee and Mike and everyone on the board who worked really hard for this one because he's a player we think is important.