Bruno Guimaraes Lewis Hall Newcastle Praise — “What a Player” Says Brazilian Star

Bruno Guimaraes on Lewis Hall the Brazilian midfielder publicly applauded his young teammate. Hall, who joined from Chelsea in a £28m deal last summer, has been steadily establishing himself as a regular under Eddie Howe — and is now winning admirers both inside and outside the dressing room.

Guimaraes’ message came in response to Hall’s Instagram post reflecting on the Magpies’ goalless draw with Bournemouth, as the defender looked ahead to their EFL Cup clash with Bradford City. The Brazil international simply commented: “What a player.”

Guimaraes’ words highlight the impact Hall has had since completing his permanent move to St James’ Park. Initially arriving on loan from Chelsea in 2022-23, Hall’s potential convinced Newcastle to make the switch permanent for £28m plus £7m in add-ons. Given his early Premier League form, that fee already looks like a bargain.

FootballPlace reported in the summer that Newcastle had no intention of selling Hall despite interest from rivals, underlining his growing importance. Howe has trusted him in high-pressure fixtures, with the youngster delivering both defensively and going forward.

At just 21, Hall has become a regular starter, adding energy on the flank and maturity beyond his years. His defensive contributions have been key to Newcastle’s strong start, while his composure in possession allows the Magpies to build from the back with confidence.

He has also begun breaking into the England squad, proving that his rise has not gone unnoticed on the international stage. Howe’s belief in him has been repaid with consistency, reliability and steady growth following a foot injury that disrupted his progress last season.

FootballPlace analyst John William believes Hall’s progression is a testament to Howe’s faith in young players:

“Lewis Hall is quickly proving why Newcastle invested heavily in him. He offers balance at left-back, capable of defending robustly but also joining attacks with composure. Guimaraes’ praise is significant because senior players recognise when a youngster raises the level of the team.”

He added: “At £28m, Hall could easily become one of the smartest signings of the Howe era. His performances suggest he’s on the path to being Newcastle’s first-choice left-back for years to come.”

Newcastle travel to face Bradford City in the EFL Cup this week before resuming Premier League duties. Hall’s involvement will be closely monitored as Howe continues to manage his development carefully.

With both domestic and European ambitions to balance, Hall’s emergence gives Newcastle depth and quality in a key position. If his trajectory continues, the young defender may become one of the cornerstones of Howe’s project.

👉 Do you agree with Bruno Guimaraes — is Lewis Hall already proving to be one of Newcastle’s smartest signings?