De Jong's Fighting Talk!

Last updated : 14 July 2014 By Footy Mad - Editor

... become a Newcastle United great.

(* But so did his brother)

De Jong only arrived on Tyneside a fortnight ago in a £6m move from Ajax.

Siem de Jong: “I learned a lot at Ajax.

“I started as a young guy and grew into a captain and I think that changed me as a person.

“I think I can help players, and I also talked a lot with the trainer the last two years about how to play and he asked me a lot about what I thought about the team, so I hope I can build up that relationship here with the players and the trainer.

“Of course, I have to prove myself first and play well and then earn the trust of the trainer and the players.”