EddyWhen Bruno Guimarães arrived on Tyneside, few would have predicted just how deeply he would embed himself in the heart of Newcastle United. Yet, from the earliest days, the Brazilian midfielder spoke not just of ambition, but of belonging — a sense that Newcastle was more than just his employer, but his new home.
In his own words: “It’s tough to explain this in words. It’s the team where I feel like home… I feel like one of them (the fans).” Those words, simple yet sincere, perfectly capture the emotional connection Guimarães has built with the Magpies and their passionate supporters.
Ahead of the Carabao Cup final in March 2025, Bruno declared: “We just want to make thousands and thousands of Geordies happy… I always strive to give everything that I have on the pitch, to play as a fan because I know what it means for them.” That statement alone showed his love for the club runs far deeper than professional duty.
When Newcastle ended their 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy, Bruno’s tears said everything. “It’s one of the best days of my life… they deserve it,” he said at Wembley. “When I first came here, I said I wanted to put my name in history… Some day when I leave this club, I want the fans to sing my name the way they do to Shearer.”
His connection with the St James’ Park crowd has only grown stronger. He once admitted almost crying when fans unveiled a giant banner celebrating him and fellow Brazilian Joelinton. “It was very special, really lovely,” he shared emotionally.
Now a father, a fan favourite, and one of Newcastle’s most influential players, Bruno reflects on how much life has changed: “I feel now more responsible… things in two or three years changed a lot.” Yet he insists the journey isn’t over: “It’s not enough. This city, this team deserves more.”
In an era when loyalty often fades, Bruno Guimarães remains a shining example of passion and devotion. To the people of Tyneside, he’s not just a Brazilian star — he’s a true Geordie at heart.
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