'Great' - Bruno Guimaraes reacts to PIF's £250m Newcastle United spree
Newcastle United owners PIF spent around £250million on new signings in the summer.
Bruno Guimaraes waxed lyrical about Nick Woltemade as he reflected on Newcastle United’s summer transfer business.
Newcastle’s summer was dominated by Alexander Isak’s eventual £130million British record transfer to Liverpool, but Eddie Howe’s men look to have come out on the other side.
The Magpies signed Woltemade for a club-record £69m from Stuttgart, with the German striker scoring five times in eight starts.
In addition, Newcastle brought in Yoane Wissa from Brentford for £55m, though the 29-year-old is yet to make his debut due to a knee injury sustained on international duty with DR Congo, and Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest for a similar fee.
Similar to Woltemade, Malick Thiaw has immediately hit the ground running following his £35m move from AC Milan, while Jacob Ramsey is now looking to kick on after returning from the ankle injury he suffered on his first start since arriving from Aston Villa for £39m.
United also have signed Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal from Southampton, but the former Arsenal man has been restricted to just one appearance due to Nick Pope’s excellent form.
Bruno Guimaraes reflects on Newcastle United’s summer transfer business
Totalling in a summer spend of around £250m, Howe’s squad now has depth to help them compete on the domestic and European stage.
Reflecting on the new signing, captain Guimaraes said: "They're doing great. Nick (Woltemade), Malick (Thiaw), Jacob (Ramsey), (Anthony) Elanga and now we've seen a little bit of (Yoane) Wissa going to the pitch and starting his recovery. He's a great signing for us.
“I'm happy with the signings, they add a lot to the team, we hope it continues.”
Bruno Guimaraes waxes lyrical about Nick Woltemade
And it is Woltemade in particular that has impressed Guimaraes.
"I never thought Nick would be that good on the ball at his feet,” the Brazilian said.”He's impressed me in that way. Malick is an unbelievable player, so quick, good and comfortable on the ball. Elanga - I've never seen anyone that is as fast as him.
"I've never played with someone with the same characteristics as Nick. When you see a tall player, you never think he will be good on the ball or skilful. He's a different player, I like to play with him.
“He's not just a number nine, he always comes to be a number ten and always finds the gap. Most important is that he always finds the net, so l like him a lot.
“He's a player that nobody can leave on a one-v-one situation. The crosses, every time he attracts two players with him so there are gaps in the box for us midfielders to get into the box. and help him score more.
“He's been amazing for us, I'm enjoying playing with him a lot and I hope for him he's enjoying the love of the crowd. It's just the beginning but an exciting beginning for him."
Newcastle United’s mixed start to 2025-26 season
Despite speaking positively about Newcastle’s new recruits, Guimaraes admits it has been a frustrating start to the season.
United have been free-flowing in the Champions League, winning back-to-back games against Union Saint-Gilloise and Benfica, however the Premier League has been a different story as they sit 12th in the table after nine matches.
Guimaraes said: "We have mixed feelings so far. Some games we've played very good, some have not been the same way. We're still struggling to find a balance but we're hopeful from now on that well get the results we want
"We want to play progressive football and keep making history for the club. Yeah, it's been a struggling start, but we are so focussed that we can put things right from now on."We are showing it in training, of course, but the balance is showing it in the game.”