Joelinton Calls For Howe And Guimaraes To Commit To Newcastle Amidst Transfer Speculations

Joelinton believes that Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and midfielder Bruno Guimaraes should remain at St James' Park despite speculation about their futures. Howe has been linked with the England managerial role following Gareth Southgate's resignation after the Euro 2024 final loss to Spain. Last week, Howe reaffirmed his dedication to Newcastle, where he led the team to a fourth-place Premier League finish and the EFL Cup final in the 2023-24 season.

Joelinton expressed immense gratitude towards Howe, crediting him for transforming his career. "He's done a lot for me from day one," Joelinton told The Daily Mail. "He's a great coach, a great man. I love him. I have a lot of respect for him. He changed my career. He and his staff changed things, they gave a new mentality and helped my football. I will be grateful forever."

Howe's influence extends beyond individual players, as Joelinton highlighted the positive changes he brought to the club's overall mentality and performance. "We love him here, we want him here. Hopefully he will stay for many years," Joelinton added, emphasising that Howe is capable of taking Newcastle to greater heights.

Guimaraes' future was uncertain at the end of last season due to Newcastle's efforts to comply with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. Linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, Guimaraes had a £100 million release clause in his contract that expired at the start of this month.

Joelinton is optimistic about Guimaraes staying at Newcastle, citing his teammate's love for the club and its fans. Speaking to The Athletic, Joelinton said: "I hope he stays. I know him, he loves the club as well. He loves the fans, he enjoys his life in Newcastle."

Newcastle aims to improve on their seventh-place Premier League finish from last season while minimising disruptions within the squad. Joelinton believes that retaining key figures like Howe and Guimaraes is crucial for achieving this goal.

"Newcastle want him to be happy and stay for many years," Joelinton continued regarding Guimaraes. "I think he's going to stay. He tells me he's going to come back next week and get ready for the season."

The commitment of both Howe and Guimaraes is seen as vital for Newcastle's ambitions in the upcoming season. Their presence could provide stability and continuity as the club strives for better results.

As Newcastle prepares for another challenging Premier League campaign, keeping influential figures like Eddie Howe and Bruno Guimaraes could be key to their success.