We are delighted to announce that Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes has joined us from Newcastle United on a long-term contract. Bruno joins us having established himself as one of the most influential players in the Premier League. The 28-year-old began his professional career in his home country, making his senior debut for Sao Paulo-based side Audax in 2015, before joining Athletico Paranaense two years later. During his time with Athletico, Bruno established himself as one of Brazil’s brightest young midfielders, helping the club win four major trophies, before earning a move to French side Lyon in January 2020. Across two impressive seasons in Ligue 1, Bruno further enhanced his reputation as one of Europe’s outstanding midfield talents. Bruno joined Newcastle United in January 2022 and went on to make nearly 200 appearances during four-and-a-half seasons at St James’ Park. A commanding presence in midfield, he played a pivotal role in Newcastle’s Carabao Cup triumph in 2025 and helped the club secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League across two seasons. An established international, Bruno has made 48 appearances for Brazil and has represented his country on the biggest stages of the game. He was part of Brazil’s squad at the recent FIFA World Cup, and has also featured in the Copa America, and won a gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Sporting Director, Andrea Berta said: “We are delighted to welcome Bruno Guimaraes to our club. “Bruno is a player with a great mentality and great quality, who will bring strong leadership to our squad. “With Bruno joining us, we are further strengthening the heart of our team. As we have all seen, Bruno can play as a defensive midfielder and as a box-to-box player. He combines quality with quantity, and has provided goals and assists for his team every year. “Bruno will allow Mikel to further develop our playing style and will also increase our internal competitiveness, which is essential for maintaining the standards required when we are ai