Pep Guardiola labels Man City-linked Newcastle midfielder as ‘exceptional’ and ‘complete’ in glowing praise

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Published on 2024-03-15 14:49:22

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on Newcastle holding midfielder Bruno Guimaraes amidst transfer rumors linking the player to the Premier League champions. Reports earlier this week suggested that Manchester City were interested in signing the Brazilian midfielder in the upcoming summer transfer window, with Guardiola described as a big fan of his versatility and tenacity.

Guardiola described Guimaraes as an exceptional holding midfielder, highlighting his aggressiveness, composure on the ball, and ability on set-pieces. The City manager praised Guimaraes’ complete skillset, noting his development since playing for Lyon.

Despite Manchester City’s interest, Guardiola acknowledged that Guimaraes is a key part of Newcastle United’s future plans and is likely to stay with the club for the foreseeable future. Guardiola expressed confidence that Guimaraes is committed to the project at St James’ Park.

The upcoming FA Cup quarter-final clash between Manchester City and Newcastle will be a crucial match for City as they continue to compete for silverware in multiple competitions this season. With challenges from Arsenal and Liverpool in the Premier League title race, and a Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid on the horizon, City faces a busy month ahead.

The first-leg of the Champions League quarter-final will see Manchester City travel to the Santiago Bernabeu to face Real Madrid, with the second-leg scheduled to take place at the Etihad Stadium. The FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle is seen as a key fixture in City’s pursuit of success this season.

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