Jonjo Shelvey pens heartfelt letter to Newcastle United fans after surprise deadline day exit

Jonjo Shelvey has said one final goodbye to Newcastle United supporters after ending his seven-year spell.
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Jonjo Shelvey has penned an open letter to Newcastle United supporters after joining Nottingham Forest on deadline day.

Not many predicted Shelvey to depart but with some uncertainty surrounding his future due to his expiring contract, the 30-year-old decided to take Forest up on their offer.

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The former Liverpool midfielder was in Nottingham yesterday morning to finalise his two-and-a-half-year switch before making the journey back up to the North East to watch the Magpies progress into the Carabao Cup final.

Shelvey came onto the St James’ Park pitch at half-time and waved goodbye to the supporters following his seven years at the football club. And he’s now released a heartfelt letter.

‘I will miss everyone’

“I never thought I’d find myself typing this out, but my time at Newcastle has come to an end,” the letter read.

“I would just like to take this opportunity to say thank you to every one of you fans that has welcomed me and my family to the city, and to this amazing football club.

Former Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Former Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Former Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
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“I had been at Newcastle for seven years and it’s been the most amazing time I’ve had in football so far. I will miss the atmosphere so much.

“I had to take this opportunity for myself. I’ve made so many friends for life on and off the pitch while I was in your great city. Two of my children were born in Newcastle so the Geordies will remain part of our lives forever.

“We have loved every single minute of being at that great club. I have to thank the club for allowing me to go and the manager for being a top, top coach but more importantly a top human being.

“I will miss driving into Benton every day and seeing the lads but you should all be so excited under the owners and the manager.

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“Newcastle is a great place to go and play football and I’ve had some up and downs along the way but I honestly can say I’ve had such a great time.

“I will miss everyone. I will constantly be supporting Newcastle forever.

“Once again I would just like to say thank you for everything you guys have done for me at the club and around the city.

“Keep supporting the team, guys. Once again thank you and take care.”

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