Joelinton has spoken to Chronicle Live about Bruno Guimaraes’s departure and Eddie Howe’s reported exit from Newcastle United. The Joelinton Bruno Guimaraes departure story has dominated headlines since the reported August 8 transfer. The Brazilian forward has now addressed it directly for the first time. Neither move has been confirmed by Newcastle United, Arsenal or Howe’s camp. He chose to speak candidly about what each man meant to the club.
Joelinton Speaks Out on Bruno Guimaraes and Eddie Howe Exits
Joelinton stayed calm throughout the interview. Treating both exits as part of football’s normal cycle rather than a crisis for the squad.
“It’s never time to cry, because football always moves forward. Like I said about Eddie. Bruno is the same. A great person for Newcastle United who has left the club.”
He also thanked Howe for trusting him during their years working together at Newcastle.
“He has trusted me from day one, and I will always be grateful for everything he did for me.”
Chronicle Live Interview Details and Unconfirmed Transfer Claims
According to Chronicle Live, Bruno Guimaraes completed a £75 million move to Arsenal on August 8, arriving after Eddie Howe had already left his role as Newcastle head coach. Neither Newcastle United nor Arsenal have issued an official statement. The Joelinton Bruno Guimaraes departure remains an unconfirmed report for now.
Joelinton praised Guimaraes for his years as a teammate, calling his time at the club exceptional.
“What Bruno did here was amazing. We have to remember that. He always gave his best for the club and respected everybody. We have to remember him as a great player. Because he was.”
He also said the decision to leave was not easy for his former teammate.
“As a footballer, you have to make decisions, and he made his. Of course, he was sad to leave because he loved the city and club; he also had a great relationship with the fans, so it was not that easy for him. Now it’s done, we wish him all the best.”
Joelinton set out his thoughts in full in his interview with Chronicle Live.
Tactical Shift and Squad Resilience Under Matthias Jaissle
Joelinton credited Howe with turning him from a forward into a midfielder. The switch reshaped his Newcastle career.
“He improved my game a lot and gave me the chance to play midfield. He always trusted me. I just have good things to say about Eddie. I wish him all the best for the future.”
Matthias Jaissle has since taken charge of first-team coaching duties at Newcastle, and Joelinton already rates the German highly even though their paths had not previously crossed.
“We were not together, he left one year before I joined Hoffenheim but I knew of him. I know he is a great head coach. He is here because he has done well at other clubs. He is a young coach with great ideas. He has had success before. It is a great addition for this club.”
Joelinton’s comments suggest a squad ready to adapt to fresh ideas despite the recent turnover in personnel, with senior players expected to help the new approach settle in quickly.
Looking Ahead at St James’ Park and Future Fixtures
Joelinton struck an upbeat tone when discussing Newcastle’s ability to cope with high-profile departures, framing squad change as part of the game rather than a setback.
“We wish him all the best, but football doesn’t stop, players come and go. Coaches come and go. The only thing that is permanent is the fans and the club. We always move forward, we have had good players. We have signed good players that we now hope can deliver great things for the club in the years ahead.”
Guimaraes is expected to return to St James’ Park in Arsenal colours in a future fixture, and Joelinton has already promised a warm reception for his former teammate.
“Just when he comes here now, he can’t have a good time! We will be waiting for him here and give him some things!”
