‘Forever’ - Allan Saint-Maximin breaks silence on Newcastle United with emotional social media post

A rare highlight during the latter days of the Mike Ashley era, the Frenchman wowed St James’ Park crowds with his eccentric style. There was little to shout about for Toon fans during a dark period but Saint-Maximin provided a rare glimmer of hope.

The winger also endeared himself to supporters with occasional social media outbursts. Saint-Maximin, the self-anointed “King of Football Twitter”, hilariously nearly got banned from the platform for using that label.

He now plies his trade at Fenerbahce after agreeing a loan move from Al-Ahli at the start of the season. However, Saint-Maximin is unsurprisingly understood to have a tense relationship with former Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho.

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Anyone who knows either character will testify that the relationship was likely doomed from the start. A bizarre situation in January almost saw Saint-Maximin loaned to Napoli - despite already being shipped out to Fenerbahce.

The former Toon favourite stayed put but has seen just 46 minutes of action since the transfer window slammed shut. Saint-Maximin did not travel with the squad as they prepare to take on Rangers at Ibrox tonight.

The maverick did, however, receive well-wishes from Newcastle fans on social media yesterday. Signed by the Magpies six years ago, Saint-Maximin turned 28 and Toon supporters were quick to wish the Frenchman a happy birthday.

Saint-Maximin responded that he is “black and white” forever following his four memorable years at St James’ Park. Newcastle recouped around £23million for his sale in 2023 - a deal that bizarrely came under scrutiny due to PIF’s involvement at both clubs despite the modest fee.

Allan Saint-Maximin loved Newcastle United - and the feeling was mutual

Images of the mercurial wideman buying Geordie kids presents at Christmas is what made him a fans’ favourite on Tyneside. Saint-Maximin was an emotional player - and one who fell deeply in love with Newcastle.

As mentioned he was a rare bright spark in an otherwise dismal 14-year period under Ashley. The 28-year-old penned an emotional message to supporters when his exit was confirmed.

"I fell for Newcastle, I had great opportunities to leave during dark days, but that was too late,” he wrote on social media. “I was already in love, I wanted, I needed, I had to stay to help my team, to save the club from Premier League relegation because it meant the world for me.

"Of course, during those dark days some may have had their doubts, but I always believed in this club and look where we are today. It's just so beautiful. I'm leaving Newcastle as it should always have been and that's my greatest trophy because I was a part of it."