Guimaraes signs new five-year contract with Newcastle

Cian Cheesbrough
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Bruno Guimaraes has committed his future to Newcastle
Bruno Guimaraes has committed his future to Newcastle

Bruno Guimaraes has signed a new five-year contract with Newcastle.

The Brazilian has been one of the stars of the Toon's resurgence under Eddie Howe after joining from Lyon in January 2022.

A regular at the heart of the Magpies engine room, the 25-year-old is regarded as one of the Premier League's finest midfielders following his displays on Tyneside.

After penning a new long-term deal at St James' Park, Guimaraes said: "I'm absolutely delighted. 

"The fans have made me feel at home since my first day here and I feel so loved in my life. 

“I’m so happy here. It's a place that is so comfortable to be and I hope to keep making the supporters happy and helping the team do well.

"That's my goal, because there are no words to describe how happy I am to be here."

Guimaraes played a key role in Newcastle's historic 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday which saw them jump to the top of Group F.

Bruno Guimaraes (right) starred in Newcastle's historic win over Paris Saint-Germain
Bruno Guimaraes (right) starred in Newcastle's historic win over Paris Saint-Germain

The Rio-born playmaker added: "I remember in my first interview, I said I wanted to play for this club in the Champions League and now it’s happening. 

"We are doing so well and when I look around the pitch at my team-mates, I am so proud of them all. I’m proud of everyone; the team, the staff, the owners and the fans. 

"The city believes again and it's unbelievable what we have done for the team. I hope that this can continue. It’s amazing what has happened in my life in the last two years."

Guimaraes is likely to be involved as eight-placed Newcastle travel to West Ham on Sunday, with David Moyes' side a place above them in the Premier League.

Eddie Howe is delighted to have secured Bruno Guimaraes' future at Newcastle
Eddie Howe is delighted to have secured Bruno Guimaraes' future at Newcastle

Howe added: "I'm delighted to get Bruno signed and committed to the long-term future of the football club. 

"He's such an important player and he's done so well since he joined the club. 

"He's been a huge success since he's been here so I just hope that he can continue in that vein and carry on his success with us."

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