Newcastle star could jump ship to Saudi Arabia amid Eddie Howe chaos
Joelinton reportedly told Newcastle United he wants to leave the club earlier this summer.
The midfielder’s desire to depart St. James’ Park has emerged amid of the ongoing managerial uncertainty at the club.
talkSPORT understands Eddie Howe is set to leave the Magpies after almost five years in charge.
The 48-year-old has decided to step down having won the Carabao Cup and twice securing Champions League qualification.
Al Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle is expected to be named as his successor.
Newcastle have agreed terms with the German coach and are set to pay his £8.5million release clause.
Joelinton future
Howe could soon be followed out of the door by Joelinton if the 29-year-old gets his wish.
According to the Daily Mail, the Brazil international told Newcastle he wants to move to Saudi Arabia.
He informed the club of his intentions in the weeks following the end of last season.
It is said to have occurred after Anthony Gordon had moved to Barcelona as well as during the process of selling Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur.
However, a potential offer from the Saudi Pro League for Joelinton has yet to materialise.
The fan favourite currently has two years remaining on his Newcastle contract.
Initially signed as a striker from Hoffenheim in 2019, Joelinton has made 263 appearances for the club.
Of those, 42 came last season across all competitions as the Magpies competed both domestically and in Europe.
The upcoming campaign will not feature continental competition after Newcastle failed to qualify last term.
Howe’s side finished four points adrift of a Conference League berth in 12th place.
Joelinton has scored 35 goals for Newcastle as well as providing a further 23 assists.
He is yet to feature so far in pre-season, though, due to a thigh injury.
The club have been targeting a return to action in time for the start of the new season, however.
Newcastle host Liverpool in their Premier League opener on Sunday, August 23.
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