JOELINTON'S former coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has revealed that the Brazilian once helped him after he fainted in Subway.
Hoffenheim boss Matarazzo, 46, was assistant manager at the club during Joelinton's stay in Germany.
The American was recently asked which former Hoffenheim star he'd bring back to the club, if he could choose any.
When relaying his answer, Matarazzo opened up on how Joelinton, 27, once helped him out of a spot of bother.
He said: "Good question... probably Joelinton.
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"Once I was very unwell, and I was alone here in Hoffenheim, back when I was assistant coach.
"I knew I needed to eat something and I didn't have any food at home.
"I quickly went to Subway, because I knew I needed to eat something, I didn't feel well.
"I was standing in the queue and I wasn't feeling well, I tried to go over to the Coca-Cola machine to quickly get a drink.
"I realised I was about to faint, and I did faint.
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"I fell over, and when I opened my eyes I saw Joelinton! 'Rino, Rino, are you okay?'
"He lifted me up and I had a quick visit to the hospital. He's an incredibly good person, and a good footballer.
"He was like a small, no a big, angel - Joelinton, what are you doing here?"
Joelinton scored 11 goals in 36 appearances for Hoffenheim before joining Newcastle in a then-club record £40million deal in 2019.
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The Brazilian signed under former boss Steve Bruce, and initially struggled as he was played as a striker.
When Bruce moved him into midfield, Joelinton's performances took an uptick.
Following his arrival Eddie Howe continued to utilise the former No9 in the middle of the park, with Joelinton continuing to flourish.
He was like a small, no a big, angel - Joelinton, what are you doing here?
Pellegrino Matarazzo
Newcastle's No7 has been out since January after having to undergo groin surgery.
A fortnight ago, Joelinton penned a new four-year contract at St James' Park.
Upon signing, he said: "I feel great. I feel very happy and my family is happy.
“A lot of things have happened in my years here. I’ve learnt a lot and grown a lot, and for me to come here to Newcastle was the best decision of my career.
“I love playing for the club. I love the club, I love the fans. We had a lot of discussions and I always wanted to be here. I’m glad to continue and I hope to have success in the years to come.”
