A series of injury problems has resulted in Siem de Jong making just 26 appearances for Newcastle United following a move from Ajax in the summer of 2014.
The 28-year-old arrived at Newcastle with a big reputation, but he has scored just twice for the Magpies, and spent last season on loan in the Netherlands with PSV Eindhoven.
A total of 23 appearances during the 2016-17 campaign suggests that De Jong is moving in the right direction when it comes to overcoming his injury problems, and the Dutchman will be given the chance to make his mark for Newcastle during their pre-season preparations.
De Jong took to Twitter earlier this week to reveal his plans for the coming weeks as he bids to convince Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez of his worth ahead of the Premier League campaign.
The reaction from the Newcastle fans was extremely positive, with a large number responding with messages of support for a player that was highly-rated during his time at Ajax.
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