Bruno Guimaraes forced to reassure Newcastle fans after social media own goal sparked transfer panic
BRUNO GUIMARAES was forced to reassure Newcastle fans after a social media own goal caused panic.
Toon’s skipper, 27, was fuming when he was replaced by Lewis Miley in the 79th minute of the 3-1 win at Southampton.
Brazilian midfielder Guimaraes, linked with Manchester City previously, then sent supporters into meltdown with a message on X after the game.
It said: “I don’t know what the future holds, but this team will always fight for the best for our club! +3 and see you next week.”
The first seven words in particular caused hysteria amongst the Toon Army as concern mounted he could be leaving St James’ Park.
That forced the ex-Lyon ace to clarify his comments in a follow-up post that read: “Don’t worry guys! I am talking about what happens on the pitch.
“Thank you again for the support today, see you at St. James’ Park.”
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe revealed why he took Guimaraes off during the win over the Saints.
The manager said: “It’s a difficult team to get into at the moment.
“We’ve won 10 out of 11, so we’ve got some very, very good players not playing and naturally frustrated.
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“Bruno didn’t want to come off [against Southampton].
“But he’d been ill in the week and felt it was only right just to try and make sure we’ve got him available for next week.”
As well as Manchester City, Guimaraes has also been linked with moves to Arsenal and Real Madrid in the past.
However, the midfielder has stayed put at St James’ Park and recently reiterated his commitment to the club.
He said: “They took us in like family. We are Geordies now. I feel very, very happy in the team.
“I think I have a new home outside of Brazil. If one day I come back to Newcastle, they will always take me as part of the family.
“I want both my sons to know exactly what I’m doing here. We have a special history for them so the connection we have is unbelievable.
“I feel like one of them so every time I play, I don’t just play for Bruno or my family – I play for Newcastle United.
“I’m not speaking this like, ‘Oh, he’s lying’. When I lose, I get upset because I lose and Newcastle lose. I feel like a fan.
“Even when I retire, I will support the team because they made me feel at home since my first day here.”
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