Sammy Ameobi has said he hopes to return to Newcastle United next season with 20 goals under his name for Cardiff City.
The winger, 23, is on a season-long loan at the South Wales side, and says that he needed to leave his parent club in order to progress as a player.
“Newcastle is my home and I love the city, but I needed to get out and grow up as a footballer,” he told reporters. “I was the local kid on the block at Newcastle, but I wanted to come out and put my stamp on a new club.
“Cardiff City offered me the chance and I will do everything I can, on and off the pitch, to ensure I am successful. Last season I worked a lot on my body, getting stronger and I’m continuing that work. The staff have helped me get a good regime going in the gym and I am starting to see results.”
The former England Under-21 added: “There would be no point signing for Cardiff in the Championship and feeling I was too good. I want to push, I want to succeed and go back to Newcastle at the end of this season having scored 20 goals.”
Ameobi made his competitive debut for the Bluebirds as a substitute in their opening day draw against Fulham and started Tuesday’s League Cup victory over AFC Wimbledon.
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