Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes turned down a massive offer from Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian wants to stay with European football for another season. He hopes playing for Newcastle will help him make Brazil's starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup. Al-Ittihad came closest to signing the 26-year-old player. The Saudi club never made an official bid after learning about his plans.
Brazilian newspaper UOL reported the transfer news about Guimaraes. The midfielder played 45 games for Newcastle during the current season. He scored five goals and helped teammates score eight more times. Guimaraes believes staying at Newcastle gives him the best chance to impress Brazil's coaches. The World Cup happens in just two years and he wants to be ready.
Brazilian newspaper UOL reported the transfer news about Guimaraes. The midfielder played 45 games for Newcastle during the current season. He scored five goals and helped teammates score eight more times. Guimaraes believes staying at Newcastle gives him the best chance to impress Brazil's coaches. The World Cup happens in just two years and he wants to be ready.
