Joelinton reveals Bruno Guimaraes message and big plans for 2024/25 season

Joelinton has been speaking to the club's media team from our training camp at the Adidas HQ in Germany this week.

Asked about best mate and fellow Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes, he revealed that his midfield partner "can't wait to come back" after his summer break and confirmed the 26-year-old will rejoin the squad for our pre-season tour of Japan ahead of our flight next Sunday (28th July).

Joelinton insisted that our goal is to qualify for the Champions League again ahead of the new season and push for a trophy once again, feeling this season is "going to be a good one" after a largely frustrating 2023/24.

Joelinton on Bruno Guimaraes - "He was the best man at my wedding (this summer). We had a great time! We talk a lot, he and Brazil were unlucky (losing on penalties to Uruguay in the Copa America quarter-finals). I am sad for the fans and for him (Bruno Guimaraes) and the other players.

“But he is good now, his recovery. He had a long season but he can’t wait to come back. I talk with him and he will be back to come to Japan with us. It is going to be great to have him back and the other players, the international players who are not back yet.

Joelinton on missing Copa America and goals for 2024/25 - "When I got the injury I knew it would be very difficult for me to go to the Copa America and my thoughts at the time were just to do a good recovery, to come back to the team and help Newcastle, now I am just focused on the new season.

“Train hard every day to be the best I can be and get ready for the new season, because it is going to be a good one. We have our goals, we want to play Champions League football again, give our best, try to get to the finals of the cups.

“Every game counts and every game we are going to give our best, try to win every game. The way we play, we have to work hard in training, to make it difficult to play against us.

“I'm very happy to be back. Very excited for the new season. We have been working very hard, great to be back with the guys. I can’t wait for the season to start. We have a great group here [at Newcastle United], great guys, great characters. It has been a long summer and I have enjoyed it with family and friends but from day one [of pre-season] great to be back.”

Joelinton on the Adidas HQ training camp - “Amazing to be here, it is a great facility. We have everything we need. The training pitches, the gym, the rooms.

“Everyone together, good for the new players as well, some academy players. Great to reconnect again and work hard. I enjoyed my summer. Recharge, recovery, enjoy, and now I’m fresh and focused on the season.”

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