'Very disappointed' - Bruno Guimaraes issues honest Newcastle United statement after 2025/26 campaign
Bruno Guimaraes has taken to Instagram to react to Newcastle United’s ‘frustrating’ 202526 season.
Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes has thanked supporters after a ‘very frustrating’ season for the club.
The Magpies ended the campaign with a 2-0 defeat at Fulham to finish 12th in the Premier League table, the club’s lowest finish since Guimaraes’ arrival in January 2022.
Newcastle’s 17 league defeats was only surpassed by the three relegated sides from the Premier League. Meanwhile, the side reached the semi-final of the Carabao Cup and the last-16 of the FA Cup and Champions League.
Despite being injured between February and April, Guimaraes ended the season as Newcastle’s top Premier League goalscorer with nine goals to his name.
Following the match, the Brazilian took to social media to express his frustration but also thank fans for their support during the 2025/26 campaign.
“A very frustrating season, and without a doubt we are all very disappointed,” Guimaraes wrote. “You fans definitely did not deserve this. But football doesn’t always go the way we plan.
“Individually, I managed to have the season with the most goal contributions in my career, and I would trade all of that for a better position in the table.
“Honestly, I just want to thank the fans for everything. Thank you @nufc.”
Guimaraes was withdrawn in the 66th minute at Craven Cottage after going down in some discomfort. The score was 1-0 at the time following Issa Diop’s first half opener.
Tom Cairney added a second in the closing stages of the match to condemn Newcastle to another defeat.
Reflecting on his withdrawal, Guimaraes added: “I had a fever for two days during the week, and during today's match I felt cramps in both calves! Nothing to worry about. Time to rest and recover so I can be 100% again.”
The 28-year-old midfielder is set to join up with the Brazil squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America this summer. He is one of eight players representing Newcastle at the tournament.