Josep Guardiola has paid tribute to a former Olympique Lyonnais stalwart player, who Manchester City are about to face in the FA Cup.
Having faced Real Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, a team to which Josep Guardiola has returned, Manchester City still have to play several games before facing Carlo Ancelotti’s Merengue. On Sunday, the Citizens presented Newcastle for a place in the FA Cup semi-finals, a party that the last C1 winner will not miss, especially as a new English league name is far from guaranteed.
Before their challenge against the Magpies, the Spanish coach praised one of the leaders of the team coached by Eddie Howe. Having been a key component of the St James’ Park-based club since his arrival in January 2022 for just over €40m, Bruno Guimaraes has caught the eye of the former FC Barcelona manager. “He’s an exceptional midfielder, competitive on the ball and in set-pieces. Now Newcastle need to grow and I’m pretty sure it’s part of their mission for the next few years, definitely.
A fact that is not trivial for the former Olympique Lyonnais footballer, who is among the main offers on the moving market. Last January, the Rio de Janeiro venue was the subject of interest for Paris Saint-Germain. Transfermarkt now estimates his market price at €85 million.
With a contract until June 2028 with Newcastle, the 26-year-old Austrian foreigner will have no shortage of suitors after the end of the 2023-2024 season, in which he has made a record 39 appearances in all competitions and 27 in the Premier League. 3 goals and 7 assists.
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