The Magpies became the first Premier League side in history to stay up despite failing to win any of their opening 14 matches of the campaign.
Joelinton, who dropped into a midfield role in December, has played a key role in the side’s turnaround under Eddie Howe.
A run of 10 wins from 14 matches between January and April ultimately helped United secure survival with relative ease in the end as they now head into the final two matches against Arsenal and Burnley aiming to secure a top 10 position.
Had the Premier League season started when Howe took charge of his first game at Newcastle on November 20, the club would be sitting seventh in the table.
And Joelinton has pointed to the United’s run of form under Howe as a reason to suggest they should be challenging for the European places next season.
“It’s good to [survive] but hopefully next season we don’t fight against relegation again,” said the Brazilian.
“What you have to think is to fight for Europa [next season]. We’ve shown this season how good we are and where you can be, we just have to work hard and try our best every day and we have to think big and fight for Europa.
“Since Eddie came in and the new owners, the team has improved a lot through dedication and hard work. New players have come and helped us which is very good and next season we have to have this mentality and fight every game.”
Check out the latest Premier League transfer speculation below...
1. Wolves plot Alcaraz raid
Wolves are reportedly interested in signing teenage Racing Club midfielder Carlos Alcaraz. The player has a release clause of £20m, but could be sold for as little as £16m. (Marca) | Getty Images
2. South Korea's defender Kim Min-jae runs with the ball during the 2022 Qatar World Cup Asian Qualifiers football match between Iraq and South Korea, at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium in the Qatari capital Doha, on November 16, 2021. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur and Everton have both made ‘serious’ offers to sign Kim Min-jae defender from Fenerbahce. (Fanatik) | AFP via Getty Images
3. Hammers eye Ward-Prowse
West Ham manager David Moyes wants to sign Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse. (The Sun) | Getty Images
4. Tarkowski set for exit
Newcastle United are now in ‘pole position’ to sign Burnley defender James Tarkowski. (MIrror) | Getty Images