Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton and his girlfriend Thays Gondim have announced they are having their third child in a joint Instagram post following the Brazilian's apparent announcement during yesterday's 3-0 win over Leicester.
The 26-year-old scored the Magpies' third of the match with a thumping header past Foxes goalkeeper Danny Ward before picking up the ball and putting it up his shirt, running towards a camera with his thumb in his mouth and making a heart with his hands.
Joelinton has looked like a different beast since Eddie Howe took the reins at St. James' Park, and has already contributed two goals and an assist while the Magpies fly high this season.
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Posting on Instagram, Gondim wrote a message to the Magpies player as well as a short message to their unborn child, along with photos of Joelinton's celebration, and some of the pair with their other two children.
The caption read: "When God chose you to be the father of my children, you gave me the greatest blessing of my life. I have no words to express my gratitude and happiness.
"You are undoubtedly the best in the world on and off the field!!! And to you my son, the heart of your brothers and the whole family is full of love waiting for you, come strong!!!"
Multiple members of the Newcastle squad commented their congratulations as centre-back Sven Botman replied with a heart-eyes emoji and a red love heart.
Joelinton's compatriot and midfield partner Bruno Guimaraes commented "I love you guys", while the club posted a video of the goal and celebration to their own Instagram page with the caption "Congratulations @joelinton34" with a heart and baby emoji.
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