In a heartwarming revelation, Yankuba Minteh, the talented winger who was sold by Newcastle United last summer, has confessed that he’s fallen in love with his new club, Brighton & Hove Albion. Despite being sold by Newcastle United for a staggering £33 million, Minteh insists that he holds no grudges against his former club.
Minteh’s Smooth Transition
Minteh’s transition to Brighton has been nothing short of remarkable. The 20-year-old has scored six goals and registered five assists in his debut campaign, including a stunning goal against Newcastle United in the FA Cup. When asked about his exit from Newcastle United, Minteh said: “I didn’t know anything about that because I’d never heard of it — that thing, ‘PFA’, or something like that…I just heard from my agent that they wanted to sell me. I said: ‘OK, if they want to sell me, then it’s fine. I can go to another club and try.”
No Hard Feelings
Minteh’s comments suggest that he’s moved on from his time at Newcastle United and is focused on his future with Brighton. “I don’t have anything against Newcastle. This is how football works. You go to this team, you think you are going to stay there for the rest of your life. Another team wants you, you move to another team,” he said.
Eddie Howe’s Verdict
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has defended the decision to sell Minteh, citing PSR constraints. “In my opinion, it was absolutely the right thing to do but it still hurts to have done it,” Howe said. “We had no other option and no matter what the narrative is of the future, regardless of how Elliot and Yankuba do, it’s still the right thing to do in my opinion for the benefit of Newcastle.”
The Future Ahead
Minteh will come up against his former club again in May when Newcastle visit the Amex Stadium. Will he be able to make an impact against his former team? One thing is certain – Minteh is clearly in love with Brighton & Hove Albion, and he’s determined to make a success of his time at the club.
