Shola Ameobi says he gave his all to Newcastle United after being released yesterday.
Ameobi said he had "put his soul" into Newcastle during his long period of service to the club.
He told the club's official website: "I've managed to live that dream and be a part of the history and fabric of this great club. That is something I don't take lightly, and I fully appreciate how lucky I have been.
"I hope the fans realise that I have given everything for this club - blood, sweat and my soul.
"Hopefully they can appreciate that.
"You have a lot of players who come and go but I have tried to be true to myself every single game and every single season, and I can sleep at night knowing I couldn't have done any more.
"What I have put on the table has been all of me, and I am very proud to be able to say that."
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