‘Will always be my home’ – Joelinton sends message to Newcastle fans after development
Newcastle midfielder Joelinton has become a fan favourite since arriving on Tyneside, and the Brazilian shared an emotional message with supporters after a memorable day.
Joelinton joined the club in 2019 and, while he initially struggled to impress as a central striker, his transformation into a dynamic midfielder has been key to his revival at St James’ Park.
Last season, he formed a vital midfield trio alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali, playing a major role in Newcastle’s successful campaign which saw them finish fifth and lift the Carabao Cup.
However, injuries disrupted his momentum, and Joelinton missed the end of the season with a knee problem.
His absence forced Eddie Howe into a tactical reshuffle, as Joe Willock unimpressed in his displays and was unable to replicate Joelinton’s impact in midfield. With performances suffering, Howe was ultimately prompted to switch formation.
Now, the Brazilian has taken the opportunity to send a heartfelt message to fans, following a day to remember for the midfielder.
| Club statistics | Joelinton |
| Appearances | 221 |
| Goals | 29 |
| Assists | 21 |
Joelinton celebrates six years at Newcastle
The 28-year-old marked the occasion on his Instagram story, posting pictures of himself alongside the caption: “6 years of NUFC” followed by black and white heart emojis.
He later added another message that read: “Will always be my 2 home.”
Since arriving from Hoffenheim in 2019, Joelinton has gone on to make an impressive 221 appearances for the Magpies, establishing himself as a cult hero among the fanbase.
He’s scored 29 goals and contributed 21 assists during his time on Tyneside and remains a key figure in Howe’s plans.
Although he didn’t feature in Newcastle’s recent 4-0 defeat to Celtic, the Brazilian has confirmed that he is “fully fit” ahead of the new season, following his recovery from a knee injury [BBC Sport].
Newcastle push ahead with Yoane Wissa transfer
With pre-season preparations underway and Joelinton back in contention, Newcastle are now focused on securing a new striker.
Reports suggest that Newcastle remain confident in their pursuit of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, despite seeing an initial bid rejected.
Wissa has now left Brentford’s training camp amid growing speculation and has reportedly turned down any offer to enter new contract talks with the Bees.
After missing out on previous striker targets, including Joao Pedro and Hugo Ekitike, who both opted for other moves, the club will be determined to get this deal over the line and avoid further setbacks in the transfer market.