Newcastle United striker Joelinton has scored just three goals since arriving at St. James’ Park as a club-record signing from Hoffenheim last summer.

The Magpies splashed £40 million on the Brazilian, and he opened his scoring in his third Premier League game – against Tottenham Hotspur in August.

Joelinton hasn’t scored a league goal since then, with his other two goals coming in the FA Cup against Rochdale and Oxford United.

He has assisted three other goals in his 34 appearances for Newcastle thus far, but much more is expected from him, and the 23-year-old has vowed not to be affected by his goal drought, promising to improve on his form going forward.

“I think that for any striker, going a while without scoring is bad. It leaves us with great anxiety. But I think it’s the beginning of my journey in English football and I’m not used to being shaken by a bad moment,” Joelinton told Goal Brazil (via Chronicle)

“I seek strength to train, improve and return to the games to score goals and help Newcastle win games. We always have to improve, seek evolution.

“It’s a league with great teams and excellent players and coaches, so the level is very high. I know that I’m prepared for this and I train every day to get better and be ready for the games I play.”

Newcastle fans have reacted to Joelinton’s comments, with a lot of them confident that he can deliver playing in the right system.

Here is how they reacted on Twitter:

Spoken like a champion

— Ian Stainthorp (@ticktoxick) May 29, 2020

Wasn’t his fault we brought him for £40 million i for one will support any #NUFC player with my 100% backing, I’ve never booed our own players and won’t start now , if a player is happy to be here then I’m happy to have them