Bruno Guimarães is a regular in the winter transfer window. On January 30, 2020, the midfielder left Athlético Paranaense to join Olympique Lyonnais for €20 million, to which 20% profit-sharing could be added in the event of a future transfer. Wanted by Atlético de Madrid, the native of Rio de Janeiro was convinced by a certain Juninho. After playing in the pre-Olympic tournament with his country, Bruno G. flew to France at the beginning of February. Welcomed by many Lyon fans, he responded perfectly on the pitch by bringing the technique, creativity and bonding that was missing in the Rhone game.
PSG has been following him for a very long time
Two years later, the man who became a Brazilian international (18 caps, 1 goal) left Lyon. Direction England and Newcastle for the player born in 97. To snatch him from Les Gones, the Magpies paid “a total amount including bonus of €50.1 million, as well as 20% profit-sharing on any capital gain”as explained in the press release published by OL on January 30, 2022. And the English do not regret their investment since the Auriverde footballer has become an indisputable starter and one of the centerpieces of the team coached by Eddie Howe .
In this month of January 2024, the future of Bruno Guimarães is still being discussed. Last week, January 4, ESPN Brazil revealed that the residents of the Parc des Princes have made the 26-year-old player their winter priority. A few days later, the person concerned published a message on his social networks as a small clarification. What is it really ? According to our information, Paris, which wants to strengthen its midfield, appreciates the Auriverde environment. The French champions have even followed him for a very long time, since they had an eye on him while he was still playing in Lyon.
Barça is also there
But Les Gones have always indicated that they would not let their player go to PSG. It was before the arrival of John Textor… In any case, the relationship between the Ile-de-France residents and Bruno G. goes back a long way. But the team chaired by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi is not the only one to appreciate it. FC Barcelona is also attracted by his profile, we were told. Deco, the sports director, is a big fan by the way. At the same time, Barça has a big handicap since its resources are very limited. An operation including money and a player could be a solution to recover it soon, we were told.
Despite everything, it will take a little more, especially since the player’s release clause is set at 115 million euros. In addition, Newcastle, which could balance its accounts in the event of a sale, does not necessarily intend to let go of a player who has become one of the idols. Eddie Howe adores the player and the man for that matter. He said about it: “When you talk about your best players, you want to keep them at the football club for as long as possible, that’s certainly our goal.” You have understood, the Bruno Guimarães file will be anything but easy for Paris Saint-Germain. But after all, impossible is not French…
