Bruno Guimaraes, a brilliant Brazilian football prospect, was announced as a new addition for Newcastle for €40 million (almost R$239 million). He has been in Europe since leaving Athletico in the first half of 2020. He used to play for Lyon.
Since then, the midfield has established himself in European football and has also grown to become a viable option for the Brazilian national team. He won the Olympic gold medal in 2021 and has many years of high-level competition ahead of him at the age of 24.
It will be fascinating to see how he responds to his next challenge. Newcastle were purchased by a Saudi Arabian government-led group, who poured billions into the club. Bruno Guimares is one of the hopes for the Magpies, who are now in the Premier League’s relegation zone.
Newcastle, England’s new “rich”
One of Newcastle’s first signings in the different era is the Brazilian. This was the transfer window in which the club took advantage of the inflow of additional wealth, with a projected budget of up to €300 million for purchases.
Along with Bruno Guimares, Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood arrived as well. The new blood will be vital in helping the club improve their results. With 15 points, they are in 18th place in the Premier League, just within reach from safety, in the relegation zone.
Coach Eddie Howe praised the athlete upon his signing. “Bruno is an exceptionally gifted young guy. “I’m incredibly excited to sign him,” he said.
Good passage through Lyon
Bruno Guimares had a great time in Lyon. In two years, the midfielder made 71 appearances for the team, scoring three goals and assisting seven times. With the Gones, he didn’t win any titles, although he did play in the Champions League and Europa League.
This season, the Brazilian presently leads the offensive field in complete passes and is among the leaders in the last third of the field. As a result, he tops the rankings ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
After leaving Athletico, Bruno was scouted by European football giants Manchester United and PSG. Arsenal were one of the teams interested in recruiting him, but he decided to remain in the North East.
Number 39 is a tribute to the father
Bruno will wear jersey number 39 at Newcastle, like he did at Athletico and Lyon. The reason is noble: it’s a monument to his father, who worked for the 039 automobile in Brazil for many years as a cab driver and supported his family.
The strange part is that he had previously decided to wear this jersey in Hurricane, but he was given the number without asking. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. “It had to be hilarious,” the player remembers.
Lyon submitted a special request to the LFP to wear the number 39 in France, since the numbering authorized is from 1 to 30. The explanation of the homage was sufficient to gain the license and release the athlete’s jersey.
2022 Cup in Mira
Bruno Guimares has been a frequent member of the Brazilian National Team during the 2022 Cup cycle. His outstanding performances at Athletico and Lyon secured him a place on the Olympic team, which won gold in Tokyo. He was a starter throughout the campaign.
He’s now leveled up and may be featured on Tite’s main rosters. According to FIFA records, he was called up and was a bench option for the World Cup Qualifiers match against Ecuador.
With less than a year before the World Cup, Bruno Guimares will have the difficulty of preserving his spot among the 23 called up while still playing in the Premier League, the world’s most competitive league. On the field, names like Gerson, Fred, and Lucas Paquetá may all play a similar position, thus competition is tough.
Start in Audax and highlight in Athletico
The midfielder was born in Rio de Janeiro and began his career with the development teams of Audax Rio before moving on to Audax-SP. After a solid performance in Copinha, he was handed the last slot in 2017.
A few months later, he joined Athletico on loan for their under-23 team, but he rapidly advanced to the first team and played in a few Brasileirão matches. It was purchased the next year and became an essential part of the decade’s big Hurricane campaigns.
During his best spell, Coach Tiago Nunes was possibly his best coach. He began his career in midfield and rapidly established himself as a crucial player of the South American Championship and Copa do Brasil-winning team in 2018 and 2019, respectively. He played in 106 games with the red-blacks, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists. Bruno Guimares is now attempting to repeat his success in the United Kingdom.
