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Ciaran Clark impressed with Newcastle record signing Joelinton

Newcastle United signed Jeolinton earlier this week on a club-record transfer deal, and the young striker is already impressing his new teammates in training.

The Magpies defender has revealed that the £40m signing has fitted in ‘really well’ with the rest of the squad.

The former Hoffenheim striker took his first training for Newcastle on Wednesday and has impressed everyone, including Clark.

Clark has showered praise on his new teammate and revealed what has impressed him most about Joelinton in training.

“He’s a big physical lad and from what we’ve seen; he’s good with the ball and a real presence up there,” said Clark to The Chronicle.