'That will put the scouts off!' - Newcastle United fans joke of hidden transfer message behind Martin Dubravka's howler

The Magpies goalkeeper went from hero to zero after his penalty save was swiftly overshadowed by his astonishing own goal – punching Pablo Sarabia’s rebounded shot into his own net as it came down off the crossbar.

Luis Enrique’s Spain sent Dubravka and co crashing out the tournament – and Newcastle fans were quick to react to the 32-year-old’s error on social media.

Many joked there was a hidden transfer message behind Dubravka’s moment of madness:

@goingnowhere82: Dubravka is just making sure #NUFC won’t sell him this summer. It’s all good….

@Penaluna: The best goalkeeper we’ve had since the legendary Shay Given left. Looking forward to hopefully seeing him at St James’ Park for many years to come.

@newyorkmagpie: At least nobody will be coming in for Dubravka lads. He’s ours next season! #nufc

@mithun_toon: That Dubravka goal will put them scouts off! He’s ours #nufc

@Gazlar28: That’s it Dubravka, get it all out of your system now, in time for the new season #NUFC

@jonniegrieve: I’m afraid since the penalty save, Dubravka has had a mare. That error for the own goal destroyed his composure. He’s still a top keeper and the best we have. #nufc #EURO2020

@wasimebrahim: Love the commitment to #nufc from Dubravka. Makes a quality penalty save and then concedes the own goal so no top clubs would come in for him. See you at St James Martin!

@mc_chug: 1 game doesn’t define Dubravka he’s a class keeper and will remain a class keeper #NUFC #EURO2020 #slospa #Slovakia

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