{"id":23496,"date":"2026-09-21T10:26:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=23496"},"modified":"2026-09-21T10:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T10:26:09","slug":"devastating-update-newcastle-united-fc-central-midfielder-joelinton-cassio-apolinario-has-been-officially-appointed-and-made-the-new-team-captain-over-dan-burn-how-ever-dan-burn-react-in-shock-crus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/09\/21\/devastating-update-newcastle-united-fc-central-midfielder-joelinton-cassio-apolinario-has-been-officially-appointed-and-made-the-new-team-captain-over-dan-burn-how-ever-dan-burn-react-in-shock-crus\/","title":{"rendered":"DEVASTATING UPDATE: Newcastle United FC Central Midfielder Joelinton C\u00e1ssio Apolin\u00e1rio has been officially appointed and made the new team captain over Dan Burn, how ever Dan Burn, react in shock crushing to sunden decision and sent a resignation letter requesting for privacy from&#8230;.READ MORE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a053919098f6cd216e6b44e16ee806cb\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<div  id='HB_Footer_Close_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n <div id='HB_CLOSE_hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <div id='HB_OUTER_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n<div id='hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-23494\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/163C2401-301E-4397-B710-490ECEFBED5A-300x286.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/163C2401-301E-4397-B710-490ECEFBED5A-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/163C2401-301E-4397-B710-490ECEFBED5A-1024x977.png 1024w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/163C2401-301E-4397-B710-490ECEFBED5A-768x733.png 768w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/163C2401-301E-4397-B710-490ECEFBED5A.png 1284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Newcastle United supporters would be stunned by a \u00a0twist in which Brazilian midfielder Joelinton C\u00e1ssio Apolin\u00e1rio de Lira is unexpectedly appointed as the club\u2019s new captain, replacing Dan Burn.<\/p>\n<p>In scenario, the decision would represent a major change in the leadership structure at St. James\u2019 Park. Joelinton, who has established himself as an important central midfielder and a popular figure among Newcastle supporters, would be handed one of the biggest responsibilities in the squad.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement has also create an emotional moment for Dan Burn, who had been given the captaincy for the 2026\/27 campaign. Reports in the storyline would claim that Burn was deeply surprised by the sudden decision and chose to step away from the captaincy while asking for privacy.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is no verified evidence that Dan Burn has resigned or that Newcastle have replaced him as captain. In reality, Newcastle United officially confirmed Burn as captain for the 2026\/27 season, while Joelinton has been named vice-captain. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newcastleunited.com\/en\/news\/dan-burn-named-newcastle-united-captain?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Newcastle United<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Joelinton remains an important member of the Newcastle squad. The club describes him as a midfielder who has become a favourite among supporters, and he reached 250 appearances for Newcastle during the 2025\/26 season. 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