Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes
Bruno Guimaraes is 'very excited' about what is to come at Newcastle United as the Magpies target more silverware.
Bruno became the first captain in seven decades to lead Newcastle to a major domestic trophy win following the black-and-whites' Carabao Cup triumph against Liverpool at Wembley just a couple of months ago. It had always been Bruno's dream to write his name in the club's history, but the Brazil international is not finished yet.
Bruno 'hopes to be a part' of the set-up at St James' Park next season and the 27-year-old even talked up the prospect of the club one day winning the Premier League.
"I'm very happy," he told Sky Sports. "When we won the cup, it was nice. Seventy years was a long time. I think everyone enjoyed it a lot. The parade was crazy but, for us, it's not enough. For me, it's not enough. I want more.
"The most difficult thing is always the first step and we did the first step. Now we want more. We want to qualify for the Champions League. We want to win more things next season. The project is showing what we are trying to do. It's making history for this club so I'm very excited for the future of this club."
A report in Brazil claimed Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad were interested in signing Bruno, but it is worth noting that none of the PIF-owned clubs have previously pursued Newcastle's prized assets. In fact, Allan Saint-Maximin's heavily-scrutinised move to Al-Ahli remains the only deal between Newcastle and a Saudi side since the takeover and Pro League clubs have instead done more business with Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea.
Bruno, regardless, only signed a new contract last year and the midfielder is settled on Tyneside with his young family. The Brazil international is also desperate to return to the Champions League with Newcastle and the Magpies can seal their place at Europe's top table with a win against Everton at St James' Park on the final day of the campaign.
Returning to the Champions League would give Newcastle a huge financial boost, but Eddie Howe's side are already in a much healthier PSR position compared to 12 months ago.
"The ability financially to compete in the last few years has been hampered by PSR, but those issues aren't there for the coming window," the Newcastle boss added a few days ago. "So I don't see any reason why we can't strengthen not weaken ourselves."