Bruno Guimaraes signs new five-year Newcastle United contract

The 25-year-old joined the Magpies in January 2022 from Lyon amid a relegation battle for Eddie Howe's side, helping United to avoid the drop and finish quite a distance away from the bottom three in 2021-22.

Last season, Newcastle enjoyed a brilliant spell in the Premier League, and Guimaraes started 32 top-flight games as his side secured a fourth-placed finish and Champions League qualification.

The Brazil international has turned out on 67 occasions for the Magpies since joining from Ligue 1 nearly two years ago, making the net ripple 11 times across all competitions.

After putting pen to paper on a fresh five-year deal at St James' Park, Guimaraes spoke of his delight at committing his long-term future to a club who have thrived since a Saudi-backed takeover.

«I'm absolutely delighted. The fans have made me feel at home since my first day here and I feel so loved in my life,» Guimaraes told Newcastle's official website following the announcement of his contract signing.

«I'm so happy here. 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 teammates, 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