Newcastle United are making crucial moves to secure Bruno Guimarães’ future at St James’ Park and the key could be a release clause that would leave many stunned. Reports from Ben Jacobs on GIVEMESPORT claim the club would be willing to include a release clause “well in excess of £100m” in the Brazilian midfielder’s new contract.
Since joining Newcastle from Lyon for £38m in January 2022, Guimarães has been a revelation in the Premier League. Despite a somewhat cold start to this season, the Brazilian played a crucial role in the team’s qualification for the Champions League last season and is expected to be one of the pillars in their quest for titles this season.
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The clause that Bruno Guimarães wants in his new contract with Newcastle
Although the player still has more than three years left on his current contract, which is worth £120,000 a week and expires in 2026, Newcastle want to tie him even closer to the club. Contract negotiations began at the end of the 2022/23 season and Guimarães’ weekly wage is expected to increase significantly if he signs a new contract.
Despite his desire to stay at the club, there are concerns about his long-term future as elite European clubs such as Real Madrid and Chelsea have shown interest in the Brazilian midfielder. The possibility of a club spending a sum of up to £100 million or more to activate the release clause is a scenario that has Newcastle fans worried.
In the past, Liverpool had approached him with a nine-figure offer, but it was rejected. However, it is important to note that to activate such a clause, an applicant would have to bid even more and make a lump sum payment, which represents a significant obstacle.
Bruno Guimarães’ future at Newcastle is bright, but release clauses of this caliber are a sign that the club wants to keep its stars. As the Magpies prepare to compete among Europe’s elite, retaining key players like Guimarães is vital to their continued success in the Premier League and on the international stage.