[ad_pod ]Salomon Rondon won Newcastle United’s Player of the Year award, having enjoyed a very successful season with the Magpies.Rondon – on loan from West Bromwich Albion – has scored 11 times in all competitions for Rafael Benitez’s side during the 2018-19 campaign.As it stands, the centre-forward will be heading back to West Brom at the end of the season, but it is no secret that Newcastle want him on a permanent deal.A number of players have impressed for Newcastle this season, but it was not a surprise that Rondon landed the trophy.Indeed, the 29-year-old has put in a string of impressive performances this term – namely against Liverpool at St James’ Park last time out.The Newcastle fans took to social media to offer their views on the fact that the South American’s form had been recognised.
And it will not come as a surprise to learn that the supporters fully agree with the 6 ft 1 ace’s award, with plenty of fans calling on him to stay in the North East next season.
A selection of the Twitter reaction to his individual accolade can be seen below: