Newcastle United’s former talent Yankuba Minteh is relishing his return to the club this weekend.
The 20-year-old left the club after only 12 months, as he was sold to Brighton for £33M.
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While the youngster does not have any bitterness towards Newcastle, he will likely have a point to prove.
Brighton boss Fabian Huerzeler stated: "Yankuba told me before the international break that he is looking forward to finally playing at St James' Park.
"Hopefully he will get a good reception even though he never played a game in a Newcastle jersey."
He added: "I have a clear motto. When you always give 100 percent in training, you are counter pressing and always trying to improve every day, then you will perform like this in matches.
"He's a role model for that. I hope he can show the same performance in the Premier League."