Newcastle's record signing Joelinton says he wants to repay the faith and trust shown in him after receiving the club's storied No 9 shirt.
The 22-year-old striker signed for the Magpies on a six-year deal for a club-record £40m from Bundesliga club Hoffenheim on Tuesday.
He says he understands the significance of following in the footsteps of the popular Newcastle strikers such Alan Shearer, Les Ferdinand, Andy Cole and Malcolm Macdonald in wearing the No 9 shirt.
"I am really happy about it. It is a tremendous show of trust and faith in me given the legendary status of the No 9 shirt," he said in his first press conference.
"I am relaxed about it and I will look to honour the shirt in every game that I play. I will work hard for my team-mates on the pitch.
"I have been following the Premier League since I was little and watching the games and I hope to make history here."
Head coach Steve Bruce believes Joelinton can handle the task.
"He'll need big broad shoulders for sure but he has that in abundance," Bruce said.
"He'll need a bit of luck along the way but he has the potential to be a top-class centre forward and we are delighted to have him here."