Jamal Lewis accepts his time with Newcastle is over.
The fullback has moved to Sao Paulo on-loan for the season from the Toon.
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The defender, back with Northern Ireland, said: "I spoke to the coach (Eddie Howe).
"But the fact that I am in the last year of my contract and have now been loaned out for a season speaks volumes.
"If São Paulo can be my long-term home for the future, that would be great."