Allan Saint-Maximin has taken to social media to post a lengthy, heartfelt goodbye to Newcastle United as his move to Saudi club Al Ahli nears completion.
While Al Ahli had yet to officially announce the signing of Allan Saint-Maximin, the Frenchman posted a goodbye message to the Newcastle fans declaring his love for the club.
Saint-Maxmin has one of the most dedicated fan bases of any player Newcastle has ever seen, but he also has his detractors.
Allan Saint-Maximin classes himself as a Geordie
I feel like even the most hardened anti-Maxi fan will feel touched by his departing message. Taking to Twitter to send on his thank, Saint-Maximin said: “4 years ago, I wore the Newcastle jersey for the first time. At that moment, I hadn’t realized that not only was I about to become a Newcastle player, but I was also about to become a Geordie.
“You might think « nice Goodbye message » but the sentiment runs deeper than any words I could say, from the very first months that I met the people of this city, I truly understood them and embraced their unwavering passion, which is why it was so important for me to give my all and if this meant to play injured or even not making statistics, I didn’t give a sh** as long as it would help my team.
“Believe me, I fell for Newcastle, I had great opportunities to leave during dark days, but that was too late I was already in love, I wanted, I needed, I had to stay for helping my team to save the club from Premier League relegation because it meant the world for me.
“Of course during those dark days some may have had their doubts, but I always believed in this club and look where we are today, it’s just so beautiful. I’m leaving Newcastle as it should always have been and that’s my greatest trophy because I was a part of it.
“A deep thank you to ALL of you, my team mates, the loyal fans, the staff, the Club, etc… I’ve seen all your messages, thank you and even though this chapter has ended, the story never stops. Newcastle is home now, I’ll continue to be your biggest supporter, I’ll watch every game and as long as the club keeps winning I’ll be the happiest man in the world… and for sure you will see me again I love you, I love you sincerely, I love you like a Geordie brother. Once a Geordie, always a Geordie”
Brings a tear to the eye.
Al Ahli won’t know what they’ve got in store for them next season when they see Saint-Maximin tearing down the wing with Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino in support, and if Maxi can recapture that form that made him a Geordie legend then they’re in for a treat.
Newcastle fans will never forget what Saint-Maximin did for the club
Saint-Maximin was always a joy to watch in black and white, though often extremely frustrating, but he saw us through the dark times under Steve Bruce and practically kept us in the Premier League single-handedly and we will never forget him for that.
Football moves on and Newcastle’s style under Eddie Howe simply didn’t suit the way Saint-Maximin plays so a move away was best for all involved.
Good luck on the new adventure, Maxi and we’ll see you down the line.
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