Kebe staying after joke tweet

  • Last Updated: January 24 2013, 17:16 GMT

Reading winger Jimmy Kebe claimed he was about to become Newcastle's latest recruit on Thursday before admitting he was joking.

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Jimmy Kebe: Joked that he was on his to Newcastle
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The 29-year-old said on his Twitter account: "On my way to Newcastle, having medical then sign a 4 years contract. Thank you all for your support you've been outstanding !!!!"

However, the Magpies denied the claim and, shortly afterwards, Kebe tweeted: "Oups [sic] i thought if you're french and play football u just pop in to Newcastle and sign a contract ???? Not a chance of leaving #LoveReadingFc#".

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