Newcastle's record signing Joelinton is confident he can help lift the gloom at St James' Park.

The 22-year-old Brazilian became Newcastle's most expensive player this week when he completed a reported £40million move from Hoffenheim by signing a six-year deal.

"I know about the club's history. This is the best league in the world. I hope to have a great season and get called up into Brazil's national team."

Joelinton said Newcastle had tried to sign him in January and that it made no difference Benitez had since been replaced by Bruce, who has already made a big impression on the striker.

"He's a great guy and that father-style is not just with me, it's with the entire squad," Joelinton added.

"But he's also very demanding on the pitch. I saw that in the first training session. Training is very intense and I like that, that's important.

"Off the pitch as well, he talks to all the players and I think that relationship is really important."