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Rolando Aarons has returned to England after signing for his latest club.

The former Newcastle United winger was at St James’ Park from 2014-2021 and scored two goals in 22 first team appearances.

The goals came in memorable matches.

Alan Pardew playing a much weakened team in a League Cup match at Man City, yet United winning 2-0 with Rolando Aarons scoring the opening goal. Then his second and final NUFC goal was when ten men Newcastle United won 5-1 at home to Spurs under Rafa Benitez on the final day of the 2015/16 Premier League season with relegation already confirmed.

Rolando Aarons was eventually sold to then Championship Huddersfield Town in January 2021, only making 11 first team appearances during his two and a half years on their books. Released at the end of his contract, Aarons eventually signed as a free agent for Slovenian club NK Celje but only made 16 first team appearances for them before released as a free agent.

The winger has been without a club for some time, having a trial with Dinamo Tibilisi this June that led to nothing.

Now the free agent has finally found his latest club, signing for Morecambe who are currently third bottom of the fifth tier National League.

At Newcastle United he looked like he had a level of ability as well as pace. Probably not enough for the top tier but you thought he would have a decent career lower down. Instead, ‘young’ Rolando Aarons is set to turn 30 in November and since leaving Newcastle almost five years ago, has made only 29 first team appearances, including a couple of games for Motherwell when on loan from Huddersfield.

The Mag report – 7 January 2021:

Rolando Aarons has finally left Newcastle United, joining Huddersfield Town.

A Newcastle United official announcement (see below) on Thursday afternoon confirming the news of a permanent move at last.

Rolando Aarons signing a two and a half year contract until the end of June 2023 with Huddersfield, having not played for Newcastle United since December 2017, when starting in the 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City.

Aarons moved to Newcastle United back in 2012 when released by Bristol City, signing his first professional contract on 1 April 2014.

His nine year stay at St James Park now up, Rolando Aarons did show promise in a number of first team games, the only problem being that number wasn’t very high. Injuries and off the pitch problems contributed, with only 10 first team starts and 17 sub appearances.

After today’s transfer to Huddersfield was confirmed, Rolando Aarons released this emotional statement to Newcastle fans via his Twitter account:

“I’d like to thank Newcastle United for giving me the opportunity to start my career as a footballer.

“It was always special stepping onto the pitch playing infront of 52,000 of the best fans ive ever seen….

“The club will always hold a special place in my heart and I wish all the fans and the club the very best going forward.

“Once a geordie……”

Newcastle fans will be interested to see whether this fresh start at a new permanent home can work the oracle with the 25 year old.

Newcastle United Official Announcement:

‘Rolando Aarons has finalised a permanent transfer from Newcastle United to Huddersfield Town.

The 25-year-old, who made 27 appearances and scored four goals for the Magpies and made his debut against Manchester City in August 2014, came through the Little Benton Academy and had previously been with Bristol City’s youth system.

The former England under-20 international spent the first half of the 2019/20 campaign on loan at Wycombe Wanderers before linking up with Scottish Premiership outfit Motherwell for the remainder of the term.

He’d also had loan spells with Hellas Verona in Italy, Slovan Liberec in the Czech Republic and Sheffield Wednesday. The club wishes him well for the future.’

Official Morecambe announcement – 22 September 2025:

‘Morecambe Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of experienced winger, Rolando Aarons.

Jamaican International, Aarons brings a wealth of experience to the Mazuma Mobile Stadium, having come through the ranks at Newcastle United, where he made his Premier League debut in 2014.

Aarons went on to represent the Magpies across league and cup competitions before enjoying loan spells at the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Wycombe Wanderers and Motherwell.