Newcastle United striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has told the club that Fulham is the only team he wants to join this summer, according to a reputable journalist.
Bleacher Report correspondent Dean Jones has revealed that Mitrovic has made it clear he wants to quit St. James’ Park for Craven Cottage.
I'm being told that Mitrovic has made it clear to Newcastle he wants to leave – and Fulham is the only club he wants to join
— Dean Jones (@DeanJonesSoccer) June 24, 2018
The 23-year-old, who’s currently with Serbia at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, joined the London outfit on loan in January and spearheaded their eventual promotion to the Premier League, scoring 12 goals in just 17 SkyBet Championship appearances.
The Serbian international’s goalscoring form helped The Cottagers reach the playoffs, where they eventually sealed promotion with a 1-0 win against Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium.
OPINION
Aleksandar Mitrovic joined Newcastle United in 2015 after forging a reputation as one of the brightest prospects in European football. However, despite forming a great relationship with the club’s fans, he hasn’t really ever had the trust of manager Rafael Benitez during his time at St. James Park. A loan move to Fulham in January seemed like a weird move for the Serbian, but after his impressive goalscoring form helped Fulham to Premier League promotion, his stock is now higher than ever. He proved his quality in the SkyBet Championship last season, showcasing his brilliant finishing, superhuman strength and a real determination to win. It’s no surprise that he wants to stay at a club where the manager trusts him and builds the team around him, something he didn’t have at Newcastle. Toon fans will be disappointed to see him go, after seeing what he’s capable of, but it seems that Benitez underestimated the 23-year-old’s tremendous ability.