Shola Ameobi leaves NUFC
Striker Shola Ameobi will leave the Magpies after 14 years at the club. The 32-year-old came through the ranks on Tyneside before making his debut in September 2000.
Striker Shola Ameobi will leave the Magpies after 14 years at the club. The 32-year-old came through the ranks on Tyneside before making his debut in September 2000.
Loic Remy and Luuk de Jong, who've been on loan at Newcastle United, will return to their parent clubs next season.
French international striker Remy was the Magpies top goal scorer last season, with 14 goals in just 27 games. He will return to Queens Park Rangers.
De Jong was a January loan signing from German side Borussia Monchengladbach. He made 12 appearances for Newcastle.
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Manager Alan Pardew said: 'I would like to thank each of these players for the effort, attitude and application they have put in while at the Club.'
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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