‘No doubt’ - Bruno Guimaraes on Eddie Howe’s next possible job after Newcastle United
Bruno Guimaraes believes Eddie Howe will manage England once his Newcastle United work is complete.
Speculation intensified last summer following Gareth Southgate’s resignation at Euro 2024. As the standout English manager for three seasons, Howe’s name was top of the bookmakers’ lists - with pundits also clamouring for his arrival.
Howe spoke in July to deny any approach from the FA, much to the disbelief of the national media. FA chief Mark Bullingham revealed as many as 10 managers were interviewed but the Toon boss never received a call.
Newcastle are loving life with Howe at the helm, with a Carabao Cup win under their belt and another Champions League race on the cards. He is contracted until 2028 and declared after the England saga that he remains “fully committed” to the Magpies.
Speaking about his manager, Toon skipper Guimaraes hailed Howe as a “legend” and future England manager. He told FourFourTwo: “He is by far the best European coach I’ve had. No doubt he’ll be England manager one day. As a person, he’s a sensation - a true legend.
“He’s gifted with strong man-management skills. He knows exactly the best way to talk to you in private, in the dressing room and in the press. He still has a long and promising career ahead of him.”
Eddie Howe honest on Bruno Guimaraes captaincy
One of the big Newcastle talking points early in the season centred around Howe giving Guimaraes the captaincy. A fierce debate raged - but it is safe to say the Brazilian has justified that decision in recent months.
Guimaraes cemented his status as Newcastle legend after becoming the first skipper to clinch silverware since 1969. Speaking in February about the captaincy call, Howe said: “I think Bruno’s done well this year. It’s a big change. The captaincy brings its own challenges for any player. I think you need a slightly different mindset when you have the armband, having experienced it myself.
“But I think he’s adapted really well. What he has done well, as well, is that he’s leaned on other people, it hasn’t just been about him. I think he’s empowered the people around him to help him.
“We’ve got a really strong leadership group,” he said. “Those big voices and big personalities certainly help him (Guimaraes) in that moment. I don’t look at it as having one captain - we’ve got five or six, and that’s much more powerful.”