Before the match against Sheffield Unitedthis Saturday (27), by Premier Leaguewith transmission via ESPN at the Star+the fans of Newcastle stood out with a beautiful mosaic of the Brazilian flag.
In the stands of the St. James Park stadium, black and white fans reproduced the green and yellow pennant with little flags and sent a beautiful message to Brazilians Bruno Guimarães It is Joelinton.
“From Aliança and Rio to Newcastle, a home away from home. Joeliton and Bruno, our Geordies Brazilians”, wrote fans.
Geordie is the nickname given to people born in the Tyneside region, in the northeast of England. It is precisely there that the city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, home of Newcastle United, is located.
The tribute to the “Brazilians” comes at a delicate moment of uncertainty regarding Bruno Guimarães’ permanence next season.
In a press conference last Friday (26), the coach of Magpies, Eddie Howe, explained the midfielder’s contractual situation and admitted that the club “is not in control” of the issue.
Even so, he was normally selected as a starter in this Saturday’s match, reaching his 46th match in the season – so far they are 4 goals and 8 assists in 2023/24.
Bruno’s contract at St. James Park runs until June 2028, but the PSG has great interest in having the athlete from Brazilian Team next season.
Joelinton continues to recover from injury and has been out of action since the beginning of January, when he was injured in a derby against Sunderlandfor the FA Cup.
Until he got hurt, the steering wheel had 3 goals and 3 assistance in 23 games for the English team in the season.
Recently, Joelinton agreed to renew his contract with Newcastle, expanding his relationship with the team. However, the new duration of the agreement was not revealed.
