Newcastle confirm signing of midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon for £33million

Newcastle have confirmed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Lyon. 

The Magpies are believed to have paid £33million for the 24-year-old, with a further £6.7million in add-ons. He has signed a contract at St. James’ Park until 2026. 

Guimaraes becomes Eddie Howe‘s third signing of the transfer window after Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood. 

Bruno Guimaraes is Newcastle’s third signing this month after Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood

‘Bruno is a hugely exciting talent and has been one of our primary targets so I’m delighted to secure him,’ Howe told Newcastle’s official website. ‘He strengthens the group immediately ready for the challenge ahead.

‘He has been one of the standout performers in France and is a full international for Brazil so I have no doubt our supporters will really enjoy watching him. We look forward to welcoming him to the club on his return from international duty.’

Guimaraes’s move to Tyneside ends a two-year spell at Lyon, in which time he made 71 appearances for the French club, scoring three goals.

Guimaraes, who has signed a contract at St. James’ Park until 2026, will wear number 39 

He quickly became a regular at the Groupama Stadium after signing from Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense and started every knockout stage game in the club’s run to the Champions League semi-finals in 2020. 

The midfielder is currently away on international duty, hoping to add to his three caps for Brazil. He won Olympic gold with La Selecao 18 months ago.  

Guimaraes will wear the number 39 shirt at St. James’ Park – the number of the taxi that his father used to drive in Brazil. 

The 24-year-old, who has three caps for Brazil, is currently away on international duty

Newcastle’s January business is unlikely to be done, despite Monday’s transfer deadline looming.   

Their latest £10million bid for Brighton defender Dan Burn rejected on Saturday, while they have also asked about Liverpool defender Nat Phillips. 

The Magpies are currently 18th in the Premier League table, one point adrift of safety. They return to action on February 8 with a crunch fixture at home against Everton.