A lot of Newcastle United fans have reacted to Jetro Willems’ message on Twitter after it was confirmed he has ruptured his ACL and will miss the rest of the season.
The Dutchman put a post on Twitter in which he described his time on Tyneside as “incredible, beautiful and fun.”
Should Newcastle sign Willems permanently?
Yes, he was fantastic
No, wait to see how the injury goes
He also insisted that it would not be his last game for NUFC.
This message has received a massive response with over 1.1k people commenting on it – showing just how popular a player Willems was.
Here is the best of the reaction.
https://twitter.com/JetroWillems_15/status/1219308248781770752
Jetro, you are forever apart of the NUFC family. The true family. Whatever Mike Ashley decides, just know it’s not personal. He’s a horrible human and has done worse things to people going through things bigger than football. (@elgalgojonas ) we love you !
— Toon Army Virginia (@ToonArmy757) January 20, 2020
@JetroWillems_15 you’ve been brilliant in black and white… A total revelation and someone who has embraced what it is to play for #nufc. I know you’re going to be back, stronger and better than ever playing in Black and white again! Stay strong and get well!
— Gary Coates (@gadger4) January 20, 2020
You’re the exact type of player this team needs in order to elevate its status in English football. We hope to have you back as soon as possible, brother! ?
— Newcastle Toons (@NewcastleToons) January 20, 2020
Absolutely loved seeing your performances in black and white @JetroWillems_15, the best left back we have had in the last decade, and plenty more to offer. I hope to see you back in an nufc shirt in the near future! Good luck with a speedy recovery ?
— Rob Danson (@danson_rob) January 20, 2020
Gutted for you jetro..we as supporter have loved you putting on that black&white shirt..I Wana wish you a speedy recovery and I speak for everyone when I say we hope you will be bk @ st James park playing soon.take care #ToonArmy
— chris devenny (@dvnufc) January 20, 2020
Gave it your all, week in, week out. Proud to have seen you play in the shirt. ? #ThankYouJetro
— #ThankYouJetro (@FabianSwazz) January 20, 2020
There’s a standing ovation with your name on it the next time you run out st St James Park. Whatever shirt you will be wearing but hopefully the black and white.
— Andrew Eyre (@AndrewEyre4) January 20, 2020
All the best with your recovery Jetro hopefully you are back at the toon soon ???? pic.twitter.com/gmTh34CYMv
— Jamie Skelsey (@JamieSkelsey) January 20, 2020
What do we think?
Willems joined Newcastle on a season-long loan deal with an option to but for just £10m.
An injury to Matt Ritchie in the fourth game of the season gave Willems his chance, and he did not disappoint.
In his 19 Premier League matches, he scored two goals and provided two assists and achieved an average rating of 6.84 from WhoScored.
The 25-year-old has now returned to Eintracht Frankfurt for his rehabilitation, and he will have to wait till the summer to find out if the Magpies are going to sign him permanently.