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Ayoze Perez has given Newcastle United fans a big boost by announcing he has no intention of walking away from St James’ Park after relegation.

The Spaniard was wanted by Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United last year but says he is eager to show fans he is up for the fight in next season’s Sky Bet Championship.

Perez signed a long-term deal until 2021 earlier this year and while the youngster could still be sold if the club get a tempting offer the 22-year-old is focused on nothing but a return to the Premier League with the black and whites.

When asked if he would stick with United after relegation, Perez told the Chronicle: “Yes of course. I am with the team, I am with this city and I am with everybody.

“I want to be here to fight for the team and to come back. We need everybody to be together and be like a team.”

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Perez ended the season with six goals for the Magpies after 37 appearances this term and admits the campaign was testing for players and fans.

Although, he believes that United offered hope for the future with a six-game unbeaten run which culminated with a 5-1 win over Spurs.

He said: “It was a tough season that has ended in disappointment because of relegation. We did finish looking better and on a high.

“I am optimistic for everybody because we are going to work hard to get back as soon as possible.”

And Perez is trying to stay philosophical after the club dropped into the Championship for the second time in seven years.

The ex-Tenerife star said: “When you are a footballer you will have ups and downs in your career and you will have bad moments.

“You have to be strong enough to deal with them. Now is a bad moment because we are in the Championship.

“We have to be strong as a team and strong individually and we need to get back to our Premier League place.”