'I love' - Bruno Guimaraes' parting message after Newcastle United's defeat to Yokohama F. Marinos

Jordan Cronin
By Jordan Cronin

Newcastle United Football Writer at NewcastleWorld

Published 3rd Aug 2024, 14:34 BST
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Bruno Guimaraes captained Newcastle United on his first appearance since reporting back for pre-season.

The midfielder flew directly from Brazil to link up with Magpies’ teammates in Tokyo on Sunday after enjoying some extended time off following his involvement at the Copa America.

Guimaraes sat out of Wednesday’s 4-1 win against Urawa Red Diamonds but played the first-half as United lost 2-0 to Yokohama F. Marinos. It was the first time the Brazilian had appeared for Newcastle since his £100million release clause expired at the end of June.

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Joelinton has said he expects Bruno Guimaraes to remain at Newcastle United this season despite interest from Manchester City.Joelinton has said he expects Bruno Guimaraes to remain at Newcastle United this season despite interest from Manchester City.
Joelinton has said he expects Bruno Guimaraes to remain at Newcastle United this season despite interest from Manchester City. | AFP via Getty Images

Addressing the Japan National Stadium at full-time, Guimaraes said: “Good team, they passed the ball well. and they deserved to win the game. We were not at our level but it was so good for me to come where I love to be. I’m happy to be here again.

“We have the best fans in the world. Thank you to them for coming here and supporting us. We are so grateful.”

The game was Newcastle’s final match in Japan ahead of flying back to the United Kingdom.

Speaking about Guimaraes earlier this week, head coach Eddie Howe added: “Delighted to get Bruno back, I think it always give you a boost when you get the international players back and suddenly we've got more players in training.

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“We've been relatively low numbers until today really, we've had relatively low numbers until today and this is the first day seeing the group at its strongest and you see the quality return. F

“From Bruno's perspective, the release clause was never on my mind and I don't think it was on his mind either. But of course it was there and we're delighted it's passed with nothing happening. Now we can focus on him being at Newcastle and hopefully have another season like he did last year.”

Konnichiwa! Newcastle United are in Japan - and so too are NewcastleWorld!

Our Newcastle United writer Jordan Cronin is there all week, providing coverage of the tour, behind the scenes video and analysis from Tokyo. 

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And we’re proud to announce that our Newcastle United coverage of the tour has a sponsor! Every story from Japan is sponsored by Mobility Care Solutions Ltd, with the shop’s official mascot Murphy!

Eddie Howe's men take on Urawa Red Diamonds at the Saitama Stadium on Wednesday, July 31. They then face J.League runners-up Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday, August 3.

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