The final week of June was always expected to be tumultuous for Newcastle United, and that expectation has been met. However, Toon officials can now breathe a sigh of relief regarding one crucial player.
While Newcastle United faces the pressure to sell a player before June 30th, there is one individual who remains untouchable.
There were significant concerns about Bruno Guimaraes and his £100 million release clause, but those worries have now subsided. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain all passed on the opportunity to sign the 26-year-old without negotiating with Newcastle, and now the Magpies have regained control.
While Bruno was representing Brazil at the Copa America, Newcastle fans and officials alike heaved a collective sigh of relief. The release clause window closed on June 24th, much to Newcastle United’s delight.
£100 million is a substantial sum, and it proved too steep for Bruno’s potential suitors. Despite numerous rumors of interest, no club made a nine-figure bid.
Of course, the transfer window remains open until August 30th. Clubs can still attempt to buy Bruno, and there have been reports suggesting that Arsenal believes they might acquire him for less than £100 million later in the summer.
But if clubs like Arsenal think they can get Bruno for less than £100 million, they should think again. Any club hoping to sign him this summer needed to meet that amount while his release clause was active.
Now, Newcastle United officials hold the upper hand. They spent weeks nervously anticipating a bid, but now they are in a position of strength regarding Bruno.
If a bid comes Newcastle’s way now, they can reject it outright. While they were obligated to sell him for £100 million during the release clause period, that is no longer the case. The Magpies can now demand more money for Bruno, given their strengthened position.
Unless Bruno himself pushes for a move, he is set to remain at St James’ Park. Keeping him is vital, as he is arguably the most important player under Eddie Howe. The Toon boss has described Bruno as ‘world-class,’ and there is certainly no one else at Newcastle United who can match his capabilities.
This expired release clause is highly significant. For Newcastle’s project to continue progressing at its current rate, retaining players like Bruno is essential.
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) aims to elevate Newcastle United to the top, but this goal is unachievable without players like Bruno Guimaraes. According to iNews, the midfielder held talks with Toon chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan at the end of the season, which bolstered confidence that he would stay at St James’ Park – provided his release clause wasn’t triggered.
With the release clause now expired, the confidence in Bruno staying with Newcastle has only grown stronger.
He is now even more likely to don the black and white jersey next season, much to the delight of Newcastle United fans and officials alike.
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