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Eddie Howe's decision to make Bruno Guimaraes Newcastle United's captain initially raised eyebrows last summer, but he just proved why he is perfect for this role

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Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United (39) celebrates after scoring Newcastle's second goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. .

Bruno Guimaraes’ relationship with Newcastle United runs deep.

The love and affection are mutual, and it is hard to think of a player going into this unique club and city and grasping what it takes to represent it quite as well as he has.

The Brazilian, ranked the 12th best player in the Premier League this season by FourFourTwo, signed for the Magpies in January 2022, the first ‘superstar’ addition of the Saudi Arabian-backed project.

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