Bruno Guimaraes has broken his social media silence with a subtle hint that has buoyed Newcastle United fans anxious about his future. The Brazilian midfielder, who has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal this summer, liked a post from teammate Sven Botman that read: "New start, let's go together."
Bruno's social media activity sparks hope
Since Brazil's World Cup exit at the hands of Norway in the last 16, where Guimaraes missed a penalty, the 28-year-old had not posted any messages. However, eagle-eyed supporters noticed he liked Botman's post about the first week of pre-season training at Newcastle's Knox base. While not a definitive statement on his future, it has been interpreted as a positive sign amid swirling transfer rumours.
Arsenal links and Newcastle's stance
Arsenal have been strongly linked with a move for the Newcastle captain, with some reports suggesting Guimaraes is keen to explore his options. However, no formal bid or enquiry has been made by the Gunners. Newcastle are eager to clarify the midfielder's intentions upon his return to Tyneside. There is no indication that he will push for a departure, but the club wants to secure his commitment as soon as possible.
Return timeline and pre-season plans
Guimaraes is expected to receive an extra three weeks off following his World Cup campaign. He is scheduled to rejoin the Newcastle squad in the last week of July, in time for the pre-season training camp in La Manga, Spain. Meanwhile, teammate Anthony Elanga returned to training on Friday, and Nick Woltemade has been pictured training with his former club Werder Bremen in Germany to prepare for the new season.
