Federico Fernandez insists he is focused on Newcastle and not a return to his native Argentina.

The veteran defender recently extended his stay at St. James Park until 2021.

Asked by the Chronicle if he would return to Argentina to ply his trade before the end of his career, he said: "I'm very good at Newcastle.

"My idea is to stay the years that come at this level, it would be very good, and compete with the best.

"I prepared myself a lot to be here.

"What may happen in three or four years, who knows, the football and life turnarounds."