The 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes got his first start, and his first goal in English football as Newcastle United battled to a 2-1 win at Southampton. With the score tied at 1-1, the January signing from Olympique Lyonnais showed great awareness and quick wit and put the ball in the net with a clever backheel.Although the Magpies are yet to secure Premier League safety, Bruno aims a lot higher.”If a club has a project and wants to aspire to the maximum, then it’s going to involve winning the Champions League. It’s the biggest club competition in the world and obviously, we’re keen on winning the Premier League as well.”Before he can test himself in the Champions League, Bruno and his new club will first have to break into the top half of the Premier League and seek qualification to the continental competition. But many fierce competitiors also want the same.”The Premier League is fast and intense. Its physicality is similar to France but the Premier League is definitely faster, but the best way to learn is by practising so when I play, I’ll be able to learn quickly.”Sunday, 17.00: (1.35) Chelsea (5.30) Newcastle (10.0)Reports suggest that Arsenal were one of the clubs interested in the Brazilian. But he accepted the call from the northeast of England and embarked on a mission to get Newcastle among the best teams in the country after nearly two decades of mediocracy.”I did speak to some other clubs,. But the only concrete offer came in from Newcastle and I really wanted to come here. I’ve always wanted to play in the Premier League. It’s the start of a new sporting project for the club.”Just the beginning!! Come on 🖤🤍🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/8WL8XvXsZd— Bruno Guimarães (@brunoog97) March 11, 2022 Newcastle have become the first side to win at St Mary’s since October, moving 10 points clear of the relegation zone in the process, on a night where Leeds, Norwich and Watford all lost further ground on the Magpies. At least Bruno can afford to dream now.
