Joelinton confident he can help lift gloom at St James’ Park

Newcastles record signing Joelinton is confident he can help lift the gloom at St James Park.The 22-year-old Brazilian became Newcastles most expensive player this week when he completed a reported 40million move from Hoffenheim by signing a six-year deal.His arrival may go some way to appeasing a large section of fans, who remain vehemently opposed to owner Mike Ashleys regime and the recent appointment of Steve Bruce as Rafael Benitezs replacement. Steve Bruce and Joelinton's official unveiling media briefing is now available to watch in full, for free, on NUFC TV. #NUFC #JoelinToon https://t.co/vdGmY31TBI Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 24, 2019Joelinton, speaking via a translator, told the media when unveiled at the clubs training centre that he knew of the unrest among the Toon Army.Yes Im aware of it, Ive seen some comments, but I think its normal, he said.Fans are very demanding, they want their teams to have a good season, they want their teams to win a trophy.I think its normal for fans, but I believe they are behind us and I hope I can make them happy this season.Joelinton: I will look to honour the shirt in all the games that Im on the pitch, and look to help my teammates. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/eBhgBxAHPw Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 24, 2019Im also very happy that my transfer has brought some joy to them and hopefully Ill increase that happiness with every game.Joelinton is relishing the challenge of following in the footsteps of some legendary number nines at the club.The likes of Jackie Milburn,Malcolm Macdonald, Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer were hero-worshipped at St James Park, but Joelinton is undaunted.I appreciate the responsibility of the number nine shirt here at Newcastle. I appreciate its legendary status and Im really happy, he said. #NUFC #JoelinToon pic.twitter.com/3Fn4LXJdPB Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) July 24, 2019I hope to score lots of goals. Ive always played centre-forward, but Im also willing to play in other positions.Joelinton,Newcastles first signing since Bruces arrival, scored 11 goals in 35 appearances for Hoffenheim last season and believes his move can help him earn a place in Brazils senior national team.I have many objectives, some of them I have already achieved. One of them is to get into the Brazilian national team, he said.Im joining a great club in the best league in the world, one of the most difficult leagues in the world. I know about the clubs history. This is the best league in the world. I hope to have a great season and get called up into Brazils national team.Joelinton said Newcastle had tried to sign him in January and that it made no difference Benitez had since been replaced by Bruce, who has already made a big impression on the striker.Hes a great guy and that father-style is not just with me, its with the entire squad, Joelinton added.But hes also very demanding on the pitch. I saw that in the first training session. Training is very intense and I like that, thats important.Off the pitch as well, he talks to all the players and I think that relationship is really important.(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){
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