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Newcastle star Joelinton faces disciplinary action from 'disappointed' club after £40m record signing breached Covid-19 protocols to get a HAIRCUT

Newcastle record signing Joelinton faces internal disciplinary action after breaching Covid-19 protocols to get a haircut.

The £40million striker posted a picture on Instagram but later removed it when the club were alerted to its existence.

Steve Bruce's squad were struck down by a mass Covid outbreak in November and several employees, including players Allan Saint-Maximin and Jamaal Lascelles, were badly affected.

Newcastle's Joelinton faces disciplinary action from club after breaching Covid-19 protocols

Joelinton's breach will now be dealt with by the club's hierarchy.

A spokesman said: 'We are disappointed by the image shared by Joelinton (getting haircut).

'There are clear Covid-19 protocols in place and the club continues to guide and educate its players on their responsibilities.