King of the Club: One of the biggest disappointments during Steve Bruce's tenure as Manager of Newcastle United was the poor performance of Brazilian striker Joe Linton.
Jorrington signed from Hoffenheim for £40m and scored just 10 goals in 86 of Bruce's first two seasons at the club.
Jolington's poor form is often blamed on Newcastle's lack of forward line and struggles under the leadership of the former manager. His form was a far cry from the talent he showed during his time in Germany at Hoffenheim, prompting his manager Julian Nagelsmann to say:
"He's a hard guy to break. He has a very strong character. He kept walking until his tongue hung on the floor.
To be fair, Fans of Newcastle United and the Premier League did not see the players Nagelsman described during his time in England.
However, under the direction of Eddie Howe, Jolington has become a player. The Brazilian's changing fortunes were evident in Newcastle United's 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Joe Linton's performance against Manchester United was outstanding, which is the standard for some of the best midfielders in the Premier League. He touched the ball more than any Newcastle player, with four interceptions and 11 wins. He also created three chances for his teammates. There was a good fortune in Jolington's role change. Originally conceived as No. 10, Howe was forced to play a deeper role in the club's 1-1 draw with Norwich City after Siaran Clark was sent off early in the game.
However, the deeper role is clearly a role for Jorrington. His physical presence is fit for the Premier League requirements. The Brazilian has also shown the ability and confidence to propel Howe's team forward.
Jolington is a testament to the changes that have been implemented since taking over the club with pride. Previously, Steve Bruce insisted on playing a role with Joelinton that he was clearly not a good fit for. It only took Howe a few weeks to determine where brazilians are now thriving.