Striker posts classy farewell message after sealing Newcastle United exit

Elias Sorensen has bid an emotional farewell to Newcastle United after completing a permanent move to Esbjerg fB.
Elias Sorensen has left Newcastle United after five years on Tyneside. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)Elias Sorensen has left Newcastle United after five years on Tyneside. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)
Elias Sorensen has left Newcastle United after five years on Tyneside. (Photo by Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images)

The striker joined the Magpies in 2016 from HB Koge. Three years later, he made his first-team debut during a friendly with West Ham United in China.

Having hit 20 goals in 26 games for the under-23s during the 2018/19 campaign, a first professional loan followed at Blackpool.

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Sorensen had further temporary spells at Carlisle United and Almere City, as well as representing Denmark at under-19s and 21s level.

The 21-year-old returns to his homeland with Esbjerg after five years on Tyneside, where he posted a classy farewell message via his Instagram page.

He said: “Would like to thank everyone associated with @NUFC for the last five years of my life.

"Can’t put into words how much I’ve enjoyed my time at this fantastic club.

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"Thank you to all my teammates, all the staff and everyone involved for making me the person and player I am today.”

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