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Aleksandar Mitrovic announces his plans to leave Newcastle over lack of playing time: 'It's time for me to find the best solution for myself... I've been left in the background'

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Aleksandar Mitrovic has confirmed his desire to leave Newcastle after growing frustrated over his lack of playing time this season.

Mitrovic has struggled to break into Newcastle's team this campaign with Rafa Benitez choosing to overlook the striker in favour of Dwight Gayle and Joselu.

And Mitrovic has given a frank interview with Zurnal, in which he announced his intentions to leave Newcastle for more first-team opportunities.

Aleksandar Mitrovic has barely featured for Newcastle under Rafa Benitez this season
Aleksandar Mitrovic has barely featured for Newcastle under Rafa Benitez this season

'I have persistently waited for the chance over the past months and I do not welcome it,' Mitrovic told the Serbian outlet.