Bruno Guimaraes is set to sign a new long-term contract with Newcastle United that will see him earn even more money at St James’ Park.
It has been reported that the 25-year-old is set to put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at Newcastle until 2028. The deal will include a release clause worth more than £100million.
Amanda Staveley was reportedly crucial in convincing Bruno to extend his stay, it now looks like the Newcastle co-owner’s words of encouragement have done the job.
Bruno scored his first goal of the season during Sunday’s 8-0 win over Sheffield United, and indicated to fans that he was not going to leave during the celebrations.
And now it is easy to see why following a report about how much money he is going to be earning.
Bruno Guimaraes to earn more than anyone ever has for Newcastle United
According to the Athletic, Bruno’s new contract will see him earn more than £180,000-a-week at St James’ Park.
That will make him Newcastle’s best paid player ever, and represents a big increase on the contract he signed when he first joined the club in January 2022.
He arrived from Lyon for £40million, signing a deal worth £120,000-a-week. Almost two years on and the midfield extraordinaire looks set for a massive pay rise.
It sums up how important Bruno is to Newcastle and the owners’ project. He is the poster boy and has been a transformative figure since he arrived.
It is execllent news that he is extending his contract, and the increase in wages will end up helping Newcastle sign bigger names in the future. The club have been careful not to smash their wage structure, but the steady increase will lead to them attracting higher calibre players – which will be important if we want to compete in the Champions League regularly.
For Bruno, he is now set to earn more money playing for Newcastle United than anyone ever has in the club’s history.
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