Bruno Guimaraes is eying his first silverware since moving to Europe as Newcastle United take on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. It'll be the Brazilian's first trip to Wembley and he says it's a special moment that he's looking forward to.
The Magpies playmaker is no stranger to the big stage, having featured in the World Cup for Brazil and winning the Olympic title with his nation back in 2020. Guimaraes won a number of titles with Athletico Paranaense during his time in his native country.
It's been quite the ascent for the 25-year-old from Rio de Janeiro. Earning his move to the Premier League and forcing his way into the national side.
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It was during his time on international duty that he achieved his boyhood dream of playing at the Maracana Stadium in Brazil. The Toon midfielder is expecting to have similar emotions heading into this weekend's clash with Manchester United.
Guimaraes told NUFC TV: "I think Wembley has the same feeling to Brazilians as the Maracana. I think it's almost the same.
"For the English people I think it's the most special stadium in England. To play there with a big team, that's Manchester United in a final, it's going to be very special for me and the club as well."
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