As well as the departure of Rafa Benitez, the Magpies allowed a number of players to depart in the summer of 2019, whether that be on a permanent transfer, loan deal or allowing their contracts to expire. Here, we take a look at the players who departed – and how they are faring at their new clubs. Click and scroll through the pages:
5. Rolando Aarons - Wycombe Wanderers/ Motherwell (loan)
Aarons dropped into League One with Wycombe and while he didn’t set the world alight, he did help The Chairboys to the top of the table at one point. After 10 appearances and one goal, his loan spell expired before joining Motherwell last week. Photo: Mark Runnacles
6. Jacob Murphy - Sheffield Wednesday (loan)
Murphy has been in and out of the starting 11 at Sheffield Wednesday despite a promising start with a goal on his debut. In total, he has featured 23 times and scored four goals - including a late strike in the memorable 2-0 win at Leeds United for the Owls. Photo: Lewis Storey
7. Freddie Woodman - Swansea City (loan)
The 22-year-old has been ever-present in the Swansea starting 11 as they hunt down a play-off place in the Championship. Woodman has the fifth-best clean sheet record in the second-tier with nine. Photo: Lewis Storey
8. Achraf Lazaar - Cosenza (loan)
A thigh injury halted the Moroccan’s progress at the Serie B side. He missed 10 games between October and December and has not started a game since. In total, he has featured in just six games - four of which have been cameo appearances. Photo: Tullio M. Puglia