Brazilian midfielder Joelinton looks set to extend his contract with Newcastle United. Aged 27, Joelinton is currently linked to the Magpies until June 2025, but according to information from Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, a contract extension should be formalized soon.
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Newcastle United have agreed a deal to extend the contract of 27-year-old midfielder Joelinton until 2028.▫️Clubs from the Premier League, Serie A and the Saudi Pro league have been linked with the Brazilian player. pic.twitter.com/YMJWdqPhIo
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) March 5, 2024
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Joelinton has been playing for Newcastle since the summer of 2019, when the English club recruited him from German club Hoffenheim for a record fee for Newcastle at the time of 40 million euros. Since then, the Brazilian has established himself as an indispensable element of the Magpies’ starting eleven, with whom he has already played 180 matches in all competitions.
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Joelinton was in attendance for todays win! #NUFC 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/gBaZ7YaTCA
— Newcastle Fans TV (@NewcastleFansTV) March 2, 2024
There is therefore no doubt that Newcastle supporters are looking forward to seeing their midfielder extend the adventure in the North-East of England. By committing until June 2028, Joelinton would be a lasting part of the club’s project, which aims to stabilize itself among the elite of English football thanks to the arrival of rich Saudi owners.