Newcastle United have held on-off discussions with Bruno Guimaraes’ camp for several months now and the Brazil international is moving closer to signing a new deal
Newcastle United and Bruno Guimaraes are getting closer to finalising a new deal.
The contract Bruno is currently under has more than two and a half years left on it, but for several months now, Newcastle and Bruno’s representation have been in intermittent discussions about extending it with better conditions. Bruno stated in July that there was “no news” and that “the doubt is ongoing” over a new contract, but the midfielder and his family are firmly rooted in Tyneside and are expecting a second child in 2019.
Bruno, in his own words, remains determined to write his name in the club’s history and discussions over a new contract have progressed in recent weeks. This deal would not only be an acknowledgement of Bruno’s status in the side and his influence since joining Newcastle – it would also offer the Magpies a little more protection after the 25-year-old was previously linked with Real Madrid. The La Liga giants look set to be in the market for another midfielder when veterans Luka Modric and Toni Kroos eventually move on – even if Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde are already on their books.
Bruno, like Newcastle, has not been at his absolute best of late but the playmaker offered a timely reminder of his qualities in Brazil’s 5-1 win against Bolivia on Friday night. Bruno did not misplace a single pass during the rout in Belem and even set up Rodrygo’s second goal with a superb assist.
Bruno was replaced by Joelinton, his Newcastle team-mate, with less than 20 minutes to go on what he called a ‘perfect’ night..
Happy to be able to play for the first time as a starter in my country,” Bruno tweeted. “Great match from the whole group. Perfect night with an assist. Glory to God for everything he has done in my life!”
