NEWCASTLE: Bruno Guimaraes has to be the blueprint for the next phase of Newcastle United’s development — that’s the view of head coach Eddie Howe.
The Brazilian has been the diamond in the middle of Newcastle’s charge to the Carabao Cup final and Champions League contention, from a low base of relegation battlers when the former Lyon man arrived.
And while Guimaraes has not been the sole catalyst for success on Tyneside, in many ways he represents a direct window into what Howe and Magpies’ fans want from their players as the club heads into its next phase of the project — becoming real silverware challengers. “That is the profile of player,” said Howe about future signings, referencing Guimaraes’ transformational prowess at St.
James’ Park. “Because Bruno has gone on to do brilliant things for the team, for the club, and we hope there are many more of those moments to come.