32. Laurent Robert

 

   


 

Position: Midfielder  
Squad Number: 32  
Date of Birth: 21 May 1975  
Birthplace: Saint-Benoit, La Reunion, France  
Height: 5'8"  
Signed on: August 2001 for a fee of £9.5m  
NUFC Debut: July 2001 v Chelsea (A)  
Previous Club(s): Montpellier
Paris St Germain
 
 
Definitely one of Newcastle's biggest signings, Laurent Robert cost Bobby Robson £9.5m when he moved from PSG.

Robert went on to prove his worth, with an impressive debut at Chelsea on the opening day of the 2001/02 season, and set up Craig Bellamy's goal the next match against Sunderland.

 

 
 

© the magpies' nest 2001

Click this to close the window.