Newcastle United have confirmed the departure of French winger Allan Saint-Maximin, who has accomplished his transfer to Saudi Arabian aspect Al Ahli.
Saint-Maximin spent 4 years at St James’ Park, racking up 124 appearances in all competitions and chiming in with 13 targets and 21 assists for good measure.
He’s now set for a brand new chapter within the Center East with Al Ahli, changing into their fourth blockbuster addition after the signings of Edouard Mendy, Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez.
“4 years in the past, I wore the Newcastle jersey for the primary time. At that second, I hadn’t realised that not solely was I about to turn into a Newcastle participant, however I used to be additionally about to turn into a Geordie,” Saint-Maximin wrote to followers on Twitter.
“You would possibly assume ‘good goodbye message’ however the sentiment runs deeper than any phrases I may say, from the very first months that I met the folks of this metropolis, I actually understood them and embraced their unwavering ardour, which is why it was so vital for me to present my all and if this meant to play injured and even not making statistics, I didn’t give a s**t so long as it could assist my workforce.
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“Imagine me, I fell for Newcastle, I had nice alternatives to go away throughout darkish days, however that was too late I used to be already in love, I wished, I wanted, I needed to keep for serving to my workforce to avoid wasting the membership from Premier League relegation as a result of it meant the world for me.
“In fact throughout these darkish days some could have had their doubts, however I all the time believed on this membership and look the place we’re as we speak, it is simply so lovely. I am leaving Newcastle because it ought to all the time have been and that is my biggest trophy as a result of I used to be part of it.
“A deep thanks to ALL of you, my teammates, the loyal followers, the workers, the Membership, and so on. I’ve seen all of your messages, thanks and regardless that this chapter has ended, the story by no means stops. Newcastle is house now, I am going to proceed to be your largest supporter, I am going to watch each recreation and so long as the membership retains successful I will be the happiest man on this planet… and for certain you will notice me once more.
“I like you, I like you sincerely, I like you want a Geordie brother. As soon as a Geordie, all the time a Geordie.”
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