Joelinton Joins Newcastle For A Record $49 Million Fee

Joelinton (34) with offenheim in February. Photo by Pixathlon/Shutterstock (10100243ac)

As the summer transfer season progresses, clubs all around the world reinforce their lines with fresh blood. The latest news comes from England where Newcastle United has set a club record after signing the young Joelinton from the German club Hoffenheim FC.  

The English Premier League club had officially signed the 22-year-old Brazilian striker for a stunning fee of more than $49 million on a contract lasting for six years. The previous record was held by Miguel Almiron whose acquirement earlier this year cost the English club $24.8 million.  

The young player has had a stunning career so far, proving to be one of the rising stars in European football. He made 34 appearances during his stay with the Bundesliga club, managing to score 11 goals. Joelinton began his career playing for the Brazilian club Sport Recife from where he was acquired by Hoffenheim back in 2015.  

After the conclusion of the deal, Joelinton said he was really happy to be in the club. He also added that he knew that a large investment was being made in him and there is huge responsibility coming with that. 

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