Soccer Football - Premier League - Newcastle United v West Ham United - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - February 4, 2023 West Ham United's Declan Rice in action with Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon REUTERS/Scott Heppell.
Bruno Guimaraes is hopeful that Newcastle United and Joelinton can come to an agreement over a new deal. Joelinton’s current contract expires at the end of next season and there are fears that he may have played his last game for the club should he fail to reach an agreement over a new deal.
However, reports from the Telegraph on Monday revealed that there is ‘growing optimism’ over a new deal for the Brazilian. If an agreement can be met, then it is likely that Joelinton will be among the club’s highest-earners.
Rather uniquely, Guimaraes was asked about Joelinton whilst on a Twitch stream as he teamed up with fellow countryman Lucas Paqueta to play Call of Duty: Warzone. Guimaraes and Paqueta have a long standing relationship from their time at Lyon together and the West Ham midfielder was even pictured wearing a Newcastle United shirt at Guimaraes’ house before his move to the Hammers.
Speaking on the stream, Guimaraes said: ‘I hope, I hope Joe will sign. I hope so.’ Much to the delight of Newcastle United fans, Guimaraes also sang ‘Geordies’ to the tune of Hey Jude by the Beatles – something that has become a regular feature at home matches over the past couple of seasons.
The 26-year-old has started all-but one Premier League game for the Magpies this season with his only absence coming away at the Vitality Stadium against Bournemouth – a game he missed after accumulating up five yellow cards. He is just one booking away from a two-game suspension in the league and will have to avoid picking up another yellow card until Newcastle’s 32nd game of the season.
