Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson has admitted the club did not want to sell Bruno Guimaraes to **** nal.
Guimaraes is set to complete his transfer to **** nal this weekend after undergoing a medical in North London. **** nal haveagreed a £75m fee to sign the Newcastle captain, who informed the Magpies of his wish to leave this summer.
The 28-year-old is set to become the latest high-profile name to leave Newcastle this summer, following the sales ofAnthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, and the exit of head coach Eddie Howe.
Speaking to the media at Newcastle's pre-season training camp in Spain, Wilson said the club have reluctantly sanctioned the sale of Guimaraes. He said the player's desire to leave, and a world-record fee for his age profile, persuaded the club to do business.
Wilson added that Newcastle now must adapt to a departure that was not part of the club's summer strategy.
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Guimaraes is set to complete his transfer to **** nal this weekend after undergoing a medical in North London. **** nal haveagreed a £75m fee to sign the Newcastle captain, who informed the Magpies of his wish to leave this summer.
The 28-year-old is set to become the latest high-profile name to leave Newcastle this summer, following the sales ofAnthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, and the exit of head coach Eddie Howe.
Speaking to the media at Newcastle's pre-season training camp in Spain, Wilson said the club have reluctantly sanctioned the sale of Guimaraes. He said the player's desire to leave, and a world-record fee for his age profile, persuaded the club to do business.
Wilson added that Newcastle now must adapt to a departure that was not part of the club's summer strategy.
#newcastle #wilson #club #profile
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