Newcastle loanee Jetro Willems celebrated his 26th birthday on Monday and many Magpies’ fans were quick to wish him happy returns.
Alongside that, several others made clear their wish for the full-back to stay, having impressed so far since joining last summer.
A season-ending injury against Chelsea in January put to rest any chance he has had of becoming a key player, and though Danny Rose was added as his replacement there are still many who would prefer to see the Dutchman occupy the left wing-back role next season.
Would you sign Jetro Willems in the summer?
Yes, definitely
No thanks
Steve Bruce made an astute decision to bring him in on a temporary basis, but the club also has the option to buy Willems for a reported fee of £10m, and a number of fans have called for them to take up that option in the deal.
The on-loan Frankfurt man has been effective in both attack and defence with 1.1 dribbles and 1.9 tackles per game, not to mention his goals against Liverpool and Manchester City.
It would be brilliant to see him back at St. James’ Park and raring to go once more, so here’s hoping the club activate that clause.
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Sign him up!
— Daniel McClay (@DanMcClay) March 30, 2020
Sign him up on a permanent
— Liam ⚫️⚪️ (@LiamNUFC1998) March 30, 2020
hope he does return
— James Mason (@NUFCjames616) March 30, 2020
Please come back
— Matt Standing (@wa7th3m) March 30, 2020
Would live to see him back next year. What a player.
— DVision42 (@DVision42) March 30, 2020
So industrious. He reminds me of the ever hardworking Cheikh Tiotte
— Ndi_Bu (@ndi_buu) March 30, 2020