How Barcelona can sign Bruno Guimaraes for just £60m

The Catalan club are already keen on signing Newcastle midfielder

Bruno Guimaraes, a midfielder for Newcastle United, might complete a shock transfer to Barcelona thanks to a hidden clause in his current agreement.

Guimaraes has signed a brand-new five-year contract that will keep him at St. James' Park through the summer of 2028. However, a supplementary clause that specified the 25-year-old could be offered at a discount if Barcelona expressed a desire to sign him was placed into the agreement, according to SPORT.

According to the source, Barcelona would just have to shell out €70 million (£60 million) to get the midfielder. Even while it would be less than anticipated, the Catalan club, which continues to face financial difficulties, would still face a significant obstacle.

The article indicates that Guimaraes does desire to play for the club in the future, which is why the condition was included in his contract, although it is unclear at this time whether Barcelona is actively seeking a deal. He would be much more expensive than any other hypothetical suitor's €70 million charge.

The 25-year-old reportedly 'dreams of being able to wear' Barcelona's colours one day, despite the Catalan club's financial position making an eventual acquisition 'between tough and unattainable', according to the article.

Managers at Barcelona 'like' Guimaraes and have found a way to sneak in a release clause just for them.

The midfielder has a £100 million release clause, as was already mentioned, but the Blaugrana can sign him for considerably less—£56 to 60 million.

Although the club 'are not ready' to complete this signing at this point, it is reported that Bruno has never concealed his desire to play for Barca.