Mexican youth star Santiago Munoz believes his loan spell at Newcastle United was beneficial.
The talented youngster was at the Magpies on loan for 18 months from Santos Laguna starting in the summer of 2021.
However, he only played nine games in Premier League 2 before departing.
I have returned as a much more mature player, a very different player from the one who left here. I take my time in Newcastle as a master's degree and I thank the club for helping me and giving an opportunity at such a young age," the 20-year-old revealed in a press conference.
He added: "I learned a lot during the time that I was there as a player. I grew as a person and the philosophy of the club helped me to give me a start outside of my country at a young age.
"It helped me as a person and I've come back with all the desire, motivation and willingness to give everything and repay the club for what they have given me.
I have returned with a lot of desire to do well at this club and be able to contribute the best I have to give, be it with goals, encouragement or whatever is needed to help the team.
I want to make history at this club - a club that has given me everything since I was a kid. I feel that I owe them something and that is what I want to show. I want the same thing with the national team; I am clear about my objectives in the national team and look forward to this summer's U20 World Cup."