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Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has expressed his insecurity over his future at St James' Park due to Financial Fair Play, despite being happy at the club.
Guimaraes, 26, has become the Magpies general in the middle of the park since joining the club in January 2022 and is adored by the Geordie faithful.
After another stellar season under Eddie Howe, transfer speculation has ramped up with clubs such as Manchester City, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain interested in Guimaraes' signature.
The Brazilian star has a £100million release clause in his contract until the end of June, and with the threat of the Premier League's financial rules over Newcastle's head, his future at the club has come into doubt.
‘Look, my future, to be honest, is in God’s hands,' said Guimaraes.
Bruno Guimaraes is 'happy' at Newcastle but the threat Financial Fair Play has cast doubt on his future
Arsenal are interested in Guimaraes who has a £100m release clause in his contract that expires at the end of June
Speaking to TNT Sports Brazil, he continued: ‘I have a contract with Newcastle, I’m very happy, as I said, I know how much they like me, I know everything I’ve been doing for the club.
‘In short, I have a contract, I’m happy. I don’t know what can happen, we know everything about Financial Fair Play, but what I can say is that I feel happy.’
The threat of top clubs sniffing around will not be a surprise to Newcastle fans who have watched Guimaraes play a key role in the club's development under manager Eddie Howe.
He has caught the eye of the Premier League's top two, among others, and despite his contentment with life in the North East, Guimaraes is flattered by the potential interest.
‘Obviously it’s very nice to have your name linked with big clubs, it shows that I’m doing my job well, but I’m not worried about it at all.
‘As I said, I’m happy at the club. I’m very happy, so let’s see what happens. I’m not in any hurry, I’m happy, and it’s up to God, let’s see what happens,’ he said.
‘It was a good season, even though the club had a lot of injuries, a lot of suspensions, in short, I think it was a great season for me, one that will stay in my memory, and I hope to have more seasons like that.’
Eddie Howe (left) wants his midfielder to stay and is looking forward to the back of the links
The release clause in Guimaraes' contract will expire in less than a month, but Howe previously insisted it should not make a difference on midfielder's future at the club.
Speaking back in April, he stated: 'Having that was well planned and structured by the club, in a sense that there is a finish point.
'We don't want the constant speculation, I don't think that's healthy for the player or for us.'
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