Joe Willock has admitted he had to leave Arsenal as he didn't feel "valued" - almost two years since he made the switch to Newcastle on a permanent deal.
Willock, 23, spent the second-half of the 2020-21 campaign on loan at the Magpies in order to gain some valuable game time. He impressed at Newcastle under Steve Bruce, scoring eight times in 14 matches before returning to the Gunners at the end of the season.
However, despite impressing in the North East, it was clear to see Willock wasn't going to get regular minutes at the Emirates following the arrival of Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid. Newcastle confirmed the permanent signing of Willock for £25million in August 2021 - a moment the midfielder knew was coming.
