Newcastle United striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has confessed his fondness for playing in a black and white striped kit, after having impressed during his loan spell with Fulham.
Mitrovic’s time on Tyneside has so far been disappointing, having only netted 17 goals in all competitions for the Magpies since joining in 2015, but a loan spell to Championship side Fulham appears to have rejuvenated the Serb’s career. NaijaBet.com
He’s netted seven league goals in his first nine appearances for the Cottagers, and the 23-year-old has revealed his affection for club’s who don black and white stripes.
“God’s will is that I wear a black and white jersey. I’m glad of that, I feel fine in this shirt,” he told reporters, via Sportsmole.
The former Anderlecht forward also declared his admiration for Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez, despite the Spaniard’s reluctance to start Mitrovic in club competitions. NaijaBet.com
He continued: “I respect Rafael Benitez’s decision not to play me and now I feel comfortable playing Fulham. I’m hoping that it will last.
Mitrovic was used sporadically this season in the Premier League under Benitez, playing just 89 minutes of football in six substituted appearances, while scoring just the one goal. NaijaBet.com
The Serbian international opted to drop down a division in search of first-team action with the World Cup just around the corner, and ultimately linked up with Serbian compatriot and Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic in January, signing on loan with the west London club for the remainder of the campaign.
Mitrovic is part of a Serbia squad playing Nigeria on Tuesday, and the Serb will be hoping to add to his 11 international goals.
