Premier League: Newcastle's Jonas Gutierrez appears to be on his way out

Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez appears close to leaving the club after he tweeted goodbye to the club's supporters.

The Argentinian joined the club from Real Mallorca on a five-year contract in the summer of 2008 and has made 195 appearances for the club.

The 30-year-old has played only twice this season though, starting the 4-0 defeat by Manchester City on the opening weekend of the campaign.

He also came on as a substitute in the 2-1 Premier League victory at Cardiff on 5 October but his time at St James' Park appears to be drawing to a close.

He also came on as a substitute in the 2-1 Premier League victory at Cardiff on 5 October but his time at St James' Park appears to be drawing to a close.

Gutierrez tweeted: "It was an honour and a pleasure to play with the Newcastle shirt and to have the support of the Geordie."

After receiving a number of replies, he added: "Thanks for the messages. I enjoy my 5 years at the club, I hope the club finish the highest this season and the best to my team-mates."

Chris Hughton was the United manager who brought him to Tyneside, leading to speculation Gutierrez may rejoin his former boss at Norwich.

Gutierrez was a key player for Hughton, helping Newcastle gain promotion back to the Premier League after they were relegated in 2009.