A report from HITC has claimed that Steve Nickson has played a key role in convincing Joelinton to sign a new contract with Newcastle United. The Tyneside club are now on the verge of agreeing a deal with the Brazilian utility man.
Joelinton has been an important first-team player for Newcastle United since his positional change. He was initially brought in as a striker in a deal worth £40 million. But he failed to score goals consistently. His role was switched to that of a midfielder, and the Brazilian has excelled ever since.
He has been outstanding in the midfield for Newcastle United, and he is certainly one of the first names on the team sheet. Newcastle are already lacking in depth when it comes to the midfield unit, and the decision to tie him down to a new long-term contract should prove to be a wise one.
The £40 million midfielder will look to help Newcastle finish the season strongly and then push for Champions League qualification with them next year. He is integral to their style of play, and the fans will be delighted to see that the club are working hard to secure his long-term future.
Joelinton adds creativity, control, physicality, and defensive cover to the Newcastle United midfield. Losing him in the near future would be a major blow for the club, and they must do everything in their power to hold on to players like him to put together an ambitious squad capable of winning trophies.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United have an ambitious project and the resources to sign quality players. Joelinton will be hoping to spend his peak years with them and win trophies with the club in the coming seasons.
Bruno Guimaraes has recently been linked with a move away from the club, and Newcastle could be under pressure to sell him in the summer. They will need to comply with the financial regulations. Selling the Brazilian midfielder would weaken their side severely, so they must look to keep the rest of the midfield unit intact. Joelinton and Sandro Tonali are likely to be important players for Newcastle.
