Guimaraes happy at Newcastle amid Man City and Guardiola interest

Bruno Guimaraes says he is happy at Newcastle United despite reported interest from Manchester City and Pep Guardiola.

The Magpies skipper has become a fan favorite at St James' Park since his move from Lyon in June 2022.

Guimaraes helped Newcastle qualify for the Champions League in his first full season at the club, succeeding Kieran Trippier as team captain prior to this term.

The action-packed midfielder has completed the most tackles for Newcastle in each of his first two full Premier League campaigns, with only compatriot Joelinton (28) bettering his tally of 27 so far in 2024/25.

Meanwhile, only Dan Burn (598) has made more passes for Eddie Howe's side than Guimaraes (541), who revealed he had spoken to City boss Guardiola to share their mutual respect, but nothing else.

“I believe that I am an idol at my club and that I have a lot of respect,” he told Brazilian newspaper Globo.

“I am the captain of Newcastle and if you had asked me three years ago, my biggest dream would have been to play in the Premier League.

“Playing, being an idol, being captain is something great. I really love Newcastle. Of course the interest from Manchester City shows that I am at a high level, but it was nothing more than interest.

“I know Guardiola loves my football. It's normal to have great coaches who admire your football. We spoke once. I praised his work, he praised my work, but it was nothing more than that.”

Bruno will be present from the start for Brazil when they take on Uruguay in Salvador tonight

Vamos, @brunoog97!pic.twitter.com/MMzo6sWVXD

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) November 20, 2024