Joelinton has outlined his personal target for the upcoming season with Newcastle United having completed his redemption arc from a record flop to a cult hero.
The former number nine struggled under the weight of the iconic shirt following his £40 million move from Hoffenheim in the summer of 2019. Callum Wilson took the leading role the following season, and Joelinton could not find a consistent starting position under Steve Bruce.
However, Eddie Howe immediately earmarked the future midfield enforcer as an important player in his bid to guide the Magpies to Premier League survival. It was circumstance and a moment of madness from Ciaran Clark which led to this new role, and now Joelinton will enter the new campaign as one of the first names on the teamsheet.
