Shola Ameobi, the Nigerian striker, has announced that he will be departing Newcastle at the conclusion of the current season. His contract with the club is set to expire in June, and he has decided not to extend it. Ameobi expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play for Newcastle, emphasizing that he never took wearing the club’s jersey for granted. Despite the upcoming farewell being a sad moment, he remains focused on contributing to the team until the end of his tenure.
Although Ameobi was trained by Newcastle, he never fully cemented his position as a regular starter. Throughout his career with the Magpies, he appeared in 371 matches across all competitions, scoring a total of 77 goals.
