Newcastle midfielder Joelinton signs long-term contract extension

NEWCASTLE, England — Newcastle midfielder Joelinton has signed a long-term contract extension with the Premier League membership.

The Brazilian arrived from Hoffenheim in 2019 and has made 179 appearances for Newcastle, scoring 25 objectives.

Newcastle, which is eighth within the league, didn’t give additional particulars of the deal in a assertion on Thursday.

“I feel very happy and my family is happy,” the 27-year-old Joelinton informed the membership web site. “A lot of things have happened in my years here. I’ve learnt a lot and grown a lot, and for me to come here to Newcastle was the best decision of my career.”

Joelinton was a part of the Newcastle aspect that reached the English League Cup ultimate final season and earned qualification for the Champions League for the primary time in 20 years.

He has not featured for the Magpies since January due to harm and has subsequently undergone thigh surgical procedure.