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Newcastle United fans react to Joselu’s imminent departure

Newcastle United striker Joselu is set for a £1.7 million move to La Liga side Alaves this summer, ending his two-year stay at the Tyneside club.

The Magpies paid Stoke City £5 million to secure his services in the summer of 2017, and manager Rafa Benitez could have flogged him for double to a Chinese club in January, but lack of attacking options stopped him from doing so.

Joselu featured in 19 games across the Premier League and F.A Cup in 2018-19, starting eight and scoring thrice.

The former Real Madrid B striker scored four times in 34 league games in 2017-18, and is clearly far from being a top-flight quality.