‘We want this so much’; ‘great’: Some Newcastle fans erupt after hearing who wants to sign for club

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A number of Newcastle United fans have been commenting on Twitter about Jetro Willems’ admission that he wants to sign for the St James’ Park outfit on a permanent basis.

The Magpies brought the 26-year-old left-back on loan to St James’ Park from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer, the Daily Mail reporting that the deal includes an option to buy.

Willems has made 19 Premier League appearances this season, plus one in the League Cup, but has been out of action since suffering a cruciate ligament injury in January.

Speaking to Frankfurt’s official website earlier this week, Willems – who is currently back in his native Netherlands with his family after football was suspended due to the global health crisis – said he estimates to be back in action by August if everything goes to plan.

On Saturday, Willems responded to a fan pleading with him to be turning out in the black and white stripes beyond the end of the season, to which he replied: “Everyone wants or hopes that I come back or sign a permanently deal at NUFC but I think its more a question for the club if they want me back.”

When another fan asked what he personally wanted, he responded: “To sign and play for NUFC“.

Willems, tipped by Guus Hiddink in 2017 to “become just as good as Roberto Carlos” (Chronicle), has become a fan favourite at Newcastle and his admission of wanting to sign permanently for the Magpies went down a treat on social media.

Here is how some Newcastle fans reacted on Twitter: