If you play well in black and white, you are adored by Newcastle United fans. If you play well and show that you ‘get it’ then you are idolised.
That is the position that Bruno Guimaraes has found himself in pretty much ever since his arrival at Newcastle United.
He cost the Magpies £40million from Lyon in January 2022, and was an instant hit on Tyneside. He arrived as a Brazil international, and I believe the first thing he did in a Toon shirt was a backheel during a win over Everton.
Bruno has combined South American flair with the type of passion that Geordies love, and that is a perfect combination at St James’ Park. Fans love players who truly represent the club and fight for the badge, while they also want to be entertained.
The 26-year-old is a fighter and an entertainer, which is why he is perfect for Newcastle United.
Peter Crouch thinks Bruno Guimaraes is ‘perfect’ for Newcastle
That is a view shared by former Premier League striker Peter Crouch, who has been speaking about Bruno on the latest episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast.
Newcastle had a difficult start to the season,” he said.
“Loads of injuries to key players. It does feel like they are playing a lot better now.
“Watching them the other night Bruno Guimaraes on fire. He is a great player. He feels perfect for Newcastle, they have really taken to him.”
Bruno is an idol at St James’ Park
As Crouch says, Toon fans have taken to Bruno. And he has taken to the club. He loves life as a Newcastle United player, and he made that clear after last week’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest.
Bruno was spectacular at the City Ground, scoring a brace to help the Magpies secure a vital three points.
It was a talismanic performance from the Brazil international, who clearly relishes being the main man on Tyneside. He is who the fans look to for inspiration in times of need, and he so often delivers.
Bruno and Newcastle United is a perfect fit, and they will hopefully continue together for a long time – despite that £100million release clause proving to be somewhat distracting.
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