Bruno Guimaraes says Newcastle’s long-term ambition is to ‘win the Champions League’ after avoiding relegation

Bruno Guimaraes has suggested that Newcastle’s owners have a stated aim of winning the Champions League in the near future, even if Premier League survival is their main priority this season. Eddie Howe’s side are currently 19th in the table, but only one point off safety.

As expected, their controversial takeover by a Saudi-led consortium in October allowed them to spend lavishly in January to help their efforts to avoid the drop. Ad/> Having signed from Lyon for around £35m, Guimaraes has joined Kieran Trippier, Chris Wood, Dan Burn and Matt Targett in arriving at the club amid their ongoing relegation battle.

They face a crucial home game against Everton on Tuesday evening, with their opponents only four points above them in 16th. Premier LeagueNewcastle complete signing of exciting Brazil international Guimaraes from Lyon30/01/2022 AT 17:01 Speaking ahead of the match, Guimaraes revealed how he was convinced to sign for the club despite their perilous league position.

“The owners were very up front and honest about it,” he said. “They didn’t disguise that the main objective and challenge was remaining in the Premier League this season.

“But in the seasons coming, the objective is to be in the Champions League and to eventually win the Champions League. So I believe in the project, I believe in everything they spoke to me about and I’m really happy to be involved in this project.” Dan Ashworth set for Newcastle director of football role after leaving 'very disappointed' Brighton Inter Milan defender Robin Gosens scathing about Newcastle's 'sporting project' after rejecting contract offer Newcastle complete signing of Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon Having also found himself linked with Arsenal in recent