You may have missed it, but Joelinton was on Soccer AM on Saturday morning, speaking to Tubes about all things Newcastle United.
Asked about his famous chant, the Brazilian admits he sometimes sings it in the shower, revealing how the support he’s received from Newcastle fans gives him “more energy and confidence” to keep running those “extra miles” on the pitch.
The big man also talked about his love for Eddie Howe – who he describes as a “great coach” and “lovely person” who goes out of his way to “help everyone.”
Joelinton has also described is Toon teammates as a a big “family”, stressing that everyone in the squad is happy, hard working and eager to improve.
As for his new role on the pitch, the 26-year-old feels his “physicality” has helped him make the transition from struggling striker to a ball-winning midfielder, adding that Howe helps him “every day” in training to help take his game to “another level.”
Here’s some of the best bits from his Soccer AM appearance on Saturday.
Joelinton on his famous “he’s Brazilian” chant:
“It’s nice! It’s lovely – it gives me more energy and confidence to keep running those extra miles.
“I try to give my best for the fans.
“I sometimes sing it in the shower!”
Joelinton on his new role as a midfield enforcer:
“I feel very comfortable and very confident. I think my physicality helps me.
“The gaffer helps me every day in training and gives me confidence.
“I hope I can continue to improve and take my game to another level.”
Joelinton on Eddie Howe and the incredible team spirit on Tyneside:
“He’s a great coach. He’s a lovely guy and a lovely person. He tries to help everyone.
“Everyone is happy. Everyone works hard. We are like a family.”
