OFFICIAL: Joelinton signs long-term deal with Newcastle

Newcastle United announced on April 11 the extension of Joelinton’s contract, securing the Brazilian midfielder’s services for the foreseeable future at St. James’ Park under an undisclosed “long-term” deal.

The 27-year-old Brazil midfielder was one of the heftiest purchases by the pre-PIF ownership, arriving in Tyneside before the Saudi contingent did and expected to score goals from a forward position instead of eating the whole pitch as a box-to-box midfielder.

Joelinton has transitioned from a forward to a more influential box-to-box midfield role under Eddie Howe, who was the main catalyst for the South American reinvention after a tough start to his days in England.

Since then, JoJo has been integral to the team’s recent achievements, including a run to the Carabao Cup final and clinching a spot in this season’s UEFA Champions League.

After joining NUFC from Hoffenheim in 2019 for a then-record fee for the club, Joelinton has made 179 appearances and scored 25 goals. His improvement under Howe also earned Joelinton international recognition, culminating in a goal-scoring debut for Brazil in June 2023 in a game against Guinea.

Joelinton expressed his optimism for the future with the club, stating, “I feel great. I feel very happy and my family is happy.”

Howay Joelinton!