Six months ago, Bruno Guimaraes arrived on Tyneside with zero English in his vocabulary. Joining a relegation fight, for big bucks, in a foreign country, where you cannot speak the language is a serious test of character.
However, it is undeniable that the midfield maestro passed the challenge with flying colours. His manager, Eddie Howe, is eulogised by supporters for his relentless work rate on the training ground. But what has been more remarkable is Guimaraes’ efforts to learn English in such a short space of time.
The Brazilian has regularly updated supporters with his progress on social media. Last week, he announced on Twitter that his skills had reached “upper intermediate “ level, meaning he can understand most speeches, complex arguments and TV shows.
