Newcastle seal Joelinton coup
Newcastle United have broken their transfer record for the second time this year by completing the capture of Joelinton from Hoffenheim.
The 22-year-old striker, who has penned a six-year deal, moves to St James' Park for an undisclosed club record fee.
In January the Magpies signed the Paraguay playmaker Miguel Almiron from MLS side Atlanta United for approximately £20million, breaking the previous record of £16million that was paid to Real Madrid for Michael Owen in 2005.
Joelinton began his career at Sport Recife in his homeland of Brazil before joining Hoffenheim in June 2015.
He spent two seasons on loan with Rapid Wien, scoring 21 goals in 79 appearances for the Austrian side, before finding the net 11 times in 35 games for Hoffenheim last term.
"I am really happy to be here," said Joelinton. "I know it is a large investment that the club has made in me and that comes with a huge responsibility.
"I am highly motivated and hope to give back on the pitch."
Head coach Steve Bruce added: "The kid's got an exciting time ahead of him. He's a smashing young player and we're obviously delighted to get him. It's been going on for a little bit now, so to get him is great for everybody.
"He's got everything that a modern-day player wants. He's big, strong and athletic and of course he's got age on his side too which is vitally important. He's got an incredible work-rate about him, he's got a really good humility about him, and all the attributes a top striker needs."
Newcastle are 16/5 to beat Arsenal in their first Premier League game of the campaign on 11th August while they are 11/8 to pick up over 40 points this season.
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Newcastle United have broken their transfer record for the second time this year by completing the capture of Joelinton from Hoffenheim.
The 22-year-old striker, who has penned a six-year deal, moves to St James' Park for an undisclosed club record fee.
In January the Magpies signed the Paraguay playmaker Miguel Almiron from MLS side Atlanta United for approximately £20million, breaking the previous record of £16million that was paid to Real Madrid for Michael Owen in 2005.
Joelinton began his career at Sport Recife in his homeland of Brazil before joining Hoffenheim in June 2015.
He spent two seasons on loan with Rapid Wien, scoring 21 goals in 79 appearances for the Austrian side, before finding the net 11 times in 35 games for Hoffenheim last term.
"I am really happy to be here," said Joelinton. "I know it is a large investment that the club has made in me and that comes with a huge responsibility.
"I am highly motivated and hope to give back on the pitch."
Head coach Steve Bruce added: "The kid's got an exciting time ahead of him. He's a smashing young player and we're obviously delighted to get him. It's been going on for a little bit now, so to get him is great for everybody.
"He's got everything that a modern-day player wants. He's big, strong and athletic and of course he's got age on his side too which is vitally important. He's got an incredible work-rate about him, he's got a really good humility about him, and all the attributes a top striker needs."
Newcastle are 16/5 to beat Arsenal in their first Premier League game of the campaign on 11th August while they are 11/8 to pick up over 40 points this season.
Source: bet365.com
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