Ever since making the switch to the North East in January of last year, combative midfielder Bruno Guimarães has not only endeared himself to the Newcastle United faithful, but has become an indispensable cog in Eddie Howe’s well-oiled machine.
The Brazilian, born in Rio de Janeiro, has been worth every penny of the £40 million paid by the Magpies to acquire his serves from French outfit Olympique Lyonnais, a fee that at the time made him the club’s second most expensive signing, only after compatriot and now teammate, Joelinton.
Guimarães’ importance to the side has been especially highlighted in recent weeks with Howe’s side winless in all of the five matches that the Brazilian has missed so far this season, most recently through suspension with the 25-year-old seeing red late on in the second leg of the Magpies’ semi-final tie against Southampton last month.
