Bruno Guimaraes has turned what was an already memorable week for Newcastle United fans into an even better one as the Brazilian signed a new five-year deal to extend his stay until June 2028 three days after their UEFA Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain.
"I'm so happy here," Guimaraes told Newcastle's official website. "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.
"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."
the story continues… 2028📝 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/J4EWpLbj1O
— Bruno Guimarães (@brunoog97) October 7, 2023
Guimaraes settled in quickly on Tyneside after joining in January 2022 from Lyon. Since making his debut in a 3-1 win against Everton in February 2022, Newcastle's No 39 has become a key player in Eddie Howe’s side, making 56 Premier League appearances, scoring 10 goals, assisting a further seven.
"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," Howe said.
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"I think he epitomises the recent success we've had.
"He's put in so many good displays, he's very consistent and he's got a great personality off the pitch as well."
Guimaraes is set to be next in action on Sunday, when Newcastle travel to West Ham United aiming to record a fourth successive victory in the Premier League.
