Hoffenheim boss confirms Joelinton exit – Medical done & move now imminent

Hoffenheim’s new manager Alfred Schreuder has confirmed that Joelinton is set to join Newcastle United, with him confessing that the striker is leaving the club.

Although claims he was set to complete a move on Thursday appear to have been slightly premature, it looks like the Brazilian’s arrival really is imminent now, with Goal’s Ronan Murphy stating that he’s already passed his medical and will sign officially in the next 24 hours:

Completed. Transfer should be announced in the next 24 hours.

— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) July 18, 2019

Here’s what Hoffenheim’s new head coach has had to say when Kicker asked about the 22-year-old’s potential move to Newcastle:

“Of course.

“It’s a pity he’s leaving.”

Joelinton to Newcastle should be announced in the next 24 hours. Yet another Hoffenheim player gone, their new head coach will have a big challenge. #NUFC #TSG

— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) July 18, 2019

The only thing that is not yet clear is the fee we look set to pay, with some outlets saying £36m and others suggesting it could be as much as £48m!

Here’s what the Chronicle’s Mark Douglas had to say about the deal prior to the Hoffenheim manager’s latest admission:

⌚ "Newcastle have been in talks over Joelinton for a long time."

? "There's no doubt this is going to happen."@MsiDouglas sheds some light on #NUFC's move for Joelinton. pic.twitter.com/hqVTRoooQW

— The Chronicle (@ChronicleNUFC) July 18, 2019

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