Portsmouth FC 'Ten times better' - Former Newcastle United star makes honest admission after Pompey transfer By Jordan Jones Published 7th Aug 2024, 05:00 BST Comment Elias Sorensen was at Newcastle United until 2021. He is now back in England with Portsmouth. | Getty Images One of Pompey’s summer arrivals has returned to England - and he’s optimistic about the future.
Pompey striker Elias Sorensen says that he is a 'whole different person' from when he was at Newcastle United . The 24-year-old has signed for Pompey on a three-year deal with the option of a further 12 months. He joined for an undisclosed fee from Danish second-tier side Esbjerg, and played a key role in their promotion, scoring 30 goals in 24 games.
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This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. His move to Fratton Park represents a return to England , three years after leaving. He was on the books of Newcastle United but never made an appearance for their first-team.
Sorensen had loan spells with Blackpool and Carlisle United but failed to score but now by his own admission, he considers himself ’10 times better’ than his previous self. “I’ve always wanted to play in England and was at Newcastle before,” he said. “Although I didn’t really make it there and went back home.
“I love the football culture in England. I’ve matured massively from when I was here the last time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad “I’m a whole different person now, my lifestyle outside of football is 10 times better, and I look after myself ten times better than when I was first there.
He added: “The time is perfect now. I am ready to take the step and I’m ready to score a lot of goals. “I’ve spoken to the manager, the sporting director and pretty much everyone before I came and they told me the plan for me.
“They told me about the club, I’ve seen clips from last season, the fans, and everything about it is perfect.” Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Read More 'We’re very excited to have him here' - John Mousinho's verdict as Portsmouth announce signing of former Newcastle and Bournemouth favourite Emotional Fratton Park homecoming for Portsmouth fan as Blues swoop for ex-Newcastle and Bournemouth man ‘Exactly what we needed. Brings much-needed experience and talent.
Incredible’ – how Portsmouth faithful have reacted to Matt Ritchie signing following Newcastle release Sorensen is a versatile forward and he is capable of playing in various positions. He can play as a left-winger, a centre forward and as a secondary striker, and that will be useful when there is a full complement of forwards for John Mousinho to choose from. Speaking about his all-round game, he said: "I have a desire to get into the box all the time and if there’s a chance to shoot, I always try to do that.
“If I miss, I don’t care and will try again. I love scoring goals and so always want to get into the dangerous areas.” Continue Reading Related topics: England Pompey Newcastle United John Mousinho Blackpool Comment Comment Guidelines National World encourages reader discussion on our stories.
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