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Newcastle United is standing firm on their decision to keep Bruno Guimaraes at the club, despite missing out on European qualification, sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider.
Despite finishing in seventh place in the table, the Magpies failed to secure a spot in the Uefa Conference League, following Manchester United’s victory in the FA Cup.
Guimaraes has a £100 million release clause in his contract at St James’ Park, which must be activated before 30 June. Interested clubs are now in a race against time to make a move for the Brazilian international.
According to a well-placed source at Football Insider, Newcastle’s failure to qualify for the Conference League is unlikely to impact Guimaraes’ future if the release clause is not triggered.
Sources suggest that the former Lyon star is settled in Newcastle and is pleased with the club’s progress.
Newcastle adamant on Guimaraes future despite European blow
Guimaraes signed a new contract with Newcastle in October 2023, keeping him at the club until June 2028.
He made 50 appearances across all competitions in the 2023-24 season, starting in 48 of those matches.
The Brazil international, who will represent his country at the upcoming Copa America, scored seven goals and provided 10 assists this season.
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Newcastle reportedly paid around £40 million to sign Guimaraes in January 2022 and could make a substantial profit if his release clause is activated this summer.
In addition to Guimaraes, Newcastle also has midfielders like Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Joe Willock, Lewis Miley, Sean Longstaff, and Elliot Anderson in their squad.
In other news, Liverpool and Newcastle are in a race to sign an England Under-21 star.
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