Newcastle fans received confirmation of the news they had been waiting for so long on Thursday. Joelinton agreed to extend his long-term contract, although the club did not give details of the date or amount of the new salary.
The 27-year-old Brazilian joined the English team in 2019 from Hoffenheim (Germany) and since then he has made 179 appearances and 25 goals for the Magpies. Initially positioned as a forward, it was coach Eddie Howe who moved him back to the center of the field to take advantage of his offensive traction.
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“It is incredible news for all of us, a great player, a great encouragement. We are happy that he sees his future here. He has never doubted his love for Newcastle or his desire to stay,” Howe explained at the press conference. prior to today’s game against Tottenham.
Eddie Howe on Joelinton's new deal:
"Amazing news for all of us, such a great player, a big boost. We are glad he sees his future here. He has never doubted his love for Newcastle or his want to stay. He is very popular internally; everyone looks at Joe as a winner. He has a… pic.twitter.com/TrZ2oJLVG7
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 12, 2024
“He is very popular; everyone sees Joe as a winner. He also has a great bond with the fans, so we hope it will be a great encouragement for everyone,” added the coach.
Despite the million-dollar investment from Arab capital, the Magpies’ season was disappointing. They were eliminated from the Champions League after finishing in last place in the group, while in the Premier League they are located in eighth place, far from the qualification positions for European cups.
