The 29-year-old was handed a three-match ban by the FA which put an end to his temporary stay at the St James' Park outfit
Islam Slimani has returned to Leicester City from his loan spell at Newcastle United.
The Algeria international was handed a three-match ban by the FA for violent conduct after he was caught on camera kicking West Bromwich Albion defender Craig Dawson.
The attacker has endured a difficult time at the St James' Park outfit since he joined in January, featuring in only four league games owing to injury.
And manager Rafael Benitez has revealed that he allowed the former Sporting CP player to leave since he will not take part in their remaining games of the season.