Joelinton handed first ever call-up to the Brazil squad – Official announcement

He’s done it – Joelinton has just received his first ever call-up to the Brazil national team!

Ahead of upcoming games against Guinea and Senegal (17th and 20th June), the big man has been named in Ramon Menezes’ squad in the last few moments.

He will also be joined by Toon teammate Bruno Guimaraes and former target Lucas Paqueta, with a host of other Premier League stars also selected.

A well deserved reward for the big man, who has completed one of the great turnarounds we’ve ever seen on Tyneside. From a £40m flop to driving Howe’s Mags to the top-four AND receiving a first call-up by his country.

Here’s the squad in full:

GOALKEEPERS

Alisson – Liverpool (ENG)

Ederson – Manchester City (ENG)

Weverton – Palmeiras 

DEFENDERS

Alex Telles – Seville (ESP)

Ayrton Lucas – Flamengo 

Danilo – Juventus (ITA)

Vanderson – Monaco (FRA)

Ibañez – Rome (ITA)

Éder Militao – Real Madrid (ESP)

Marquinhos – PSG (FRA)

Nino – Fluminense

MIDFIELDERS

Andre – Fluminense

Bruno Guimaraes – Newcastle (ENG)

Casemiro – Manchester United (ENG)

Joelinton – Newcastle (ENG)

ATTACKERS

Lucas Paquetá – West Ham (ENG)

Malcolm – Zenit (RUS)

Peter – Flamengo

Richarlison – Tottenham (ENG)

Rodrygo – Real Madrid (ESP)

Ron – Palm trees

Vinicius Junior – Real Madrid (ESP)

Raphael Veiga – Palmeiras

Called up by @CBF_Futebol for the very first time. 🇧🇷

We're so proud of you, Joe. 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/Ug7NwKpVoK

— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) May 28, 2023