Bruno Guimaraes has had a pretty special 2022 so far, starting off by signing for his new club, Newcastle United, immediately becoming a fan favourite, then finding out he’s going to be a father followed by getting engaged.
Now, as Bruno prepares for his first full season as a Newcastle player, the Brazilian has already netted one goal and racked up an assist in his first pre-season game.
Speaking after the 3-0 win over 1860 Munich, Guimaraes said (via Shields Gazette): “In the next year, we’ll be married. It’s so nice, it was my dream. We’re waiting for our baby too. We are so happy, it’s such a special moment, the most special time in my personal and professional life.
“I feel at home now. My English is better, and I feel good – and I’m very happy here. It’s nice to feel this. The last time I feel this way is when I play in the first club in Brazil. It’s nice to feel at home – and I really love the fans. It is a pleasure for me.
Speaking about the permanent acquisition of Matt Targett and the arrival of Sven Botman, Guimaraes noted that the team is gearing up for a much better season, saying “Yes, (we are) more strong than last season, of course. We’re working to be ready for next season. We know the aims we have, and we are improving.
“Most important is to work hard in pre-season, and I’m really tired! Really tired. We work so much. Running every day, lots.
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“We need these days. It’s boring to do these things, but we know the intensity of the Premier League. It’s the most difficult league in the world, so we need to be ready for the next season.”
Asked about the team’s ambition this season, Guimaraes said: “(Finish) as high as possible, of course, but step by step.
“We know there’s difficulty, but we want to arrive as high as possible – and I think we can do it. But this is only the beginning. We need to improve more. We can dream higher.
“We can surprise the others. We have quality, and the coach is so intelligent, so we can do it.”
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