Newcastle United has made securing Joelinton a new contract at St James’ Park a ‘absolute priority’.
The Brazilian’s current contract, signed when he first arrived from Hoffenheim in 2019, is set to expire next summer. And, in a world where the Magpies are constantly beholden to Profitability and Sustainability Rules, selling Joelinton in the summer is a possibility if they are unable to reach an agreement with the player. Dan Ashworth, Newcastle’s sporting director, has stepped down following an approach from Manchester United. Amanda Staveley, Mehrdad Ghodoussi, and CEO Darren Eales have taken charge of contract negotiations.Joelinton is currently injured until the end of the 2023-24 season, but there is renewed hope that the 27-year-old will return in black and white. His rehabilitation from a thigh injury sustained in January is proceeding as planned, and there has been some progress on the contract front.
Joelinton is currently injured until the end of the 2023-24 season, but there is renewed hope that the 27-year-old will return in black and white. His rehabilitation from a thigh injury sustained in January is proceeding as planned, and there has been some progress on the contract front.
According to The Telegraph, Joelinton is looking for a deal that would put him among Newcastle’s highest earners at more than £180,000 per week. And there is ‘growing optimism’ that the two parties will be able to reach an agreement.
According to The Telegraph, Joelinton is looking for a deal that would put him among Newcastle’s highest earners at more than £180,000 per week. And there is ‘growing optimism’ that the two parties will be able to reach an agreement.
Regarding Joelinton’s contract situation, Howe stated, “That’s always been in my mind as an absolute priority, to try to get him to stay at the club long-term. I see that as hugely important.”
Joelinton has been an important player for Newcastle under Howe, winning the club’s player of the year award for the 2021-22 season. Over the last two years, he has transformed from a misfiring forward to a powerhouse midfielder, earning him his first call-up to the Brazil national team in 2023.
“I think we’ve missed Joe’s qualities,” Howe added. “Especially physically, his robustness, his abilities in duels, set-plays for and against.
“We’re very lucky to have a midfielder that’s as big as he is and as competitive as he is and whenever you lose those qualities, you notice when they’re not there.”
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