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Ex-Newcastle star unrecognisable as he's spotted busking with guitar on street

Jonás Gutiérrez, a former Newcastle United midfielder, was recently spotted busking with a guitar near Grey's Monument in Newcastle city centre.
Gutiérrez's appearance and career shift follow a seven-year tenure at Newcastle, his battle with testicular cancer diagnosed in 2012, and his retirement from football in 2021.
During his time at Newcastle from 2008 to 2015, Gutiérrez made over 200 appearances, scored 12 goals, and famously scored a decisive goal in the final 2014–15 match securing Premier League survival.
Gutiérrez posted a video on Instagram expressing his deep connection to Newcastle and its fans, describing himself as a Geordie and emphasizing his admiration for both the club and the local community.
His public return as a busker reflects his enduring connection to Newcastle and has been warmly received by fans who remember his commitment both on and off the pitch.

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The Northern Echo

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Newcastle United cult hero spotted busking in city centre

Newcastle United cult hero Jonás Gutiérrez, who scored a decisive goal in 2015 to save the club from relegation, was spotted busking in the city centre.

10 days ago·County Durham, United Kingdom

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Ex-Newcastle star unrecognisable as he's spotted busking with guitar on street

Sometimes, former footballers can pop up in the most unexpected places, and that was the case for one Newcastle United cult hero who appeared in the city armed with a guitar

10 days ago·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

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Premier League hero looks unrecognisable busking in busy city centre

Members of the public walked by the Premier League icon without realising who he was.

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Sun

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Newcastle legend, 41, spotted busking in city centre

A NEWCASTLE legend has been spotted BUSKING with a guitar in the city centre. Jonas Gutierrez retired from football back in 2021 and still has a strong love for his time in the Toon. instagramJonas Gutierrez has been spotted busking in Newcastle city centre[/caption] PA:Press AssociationHe spent seven years at the Magpies[/caption] Gutierrez, 41, spent seven years at Newcastle following his 2008 transfer from RCD Mallorca. The former midfielder …

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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Revista Paparazzi

Alejandra Maglietti's terrible phrase when she saw her ex-Jonas Gutierrez playing guitar on the street

Jonás Gutierrez stepped on hard again in Newcastle, although this time not with the boots on, but with a guitar in hand. Away from the courts, the former footballer surprised to appear as a street musician in front of the iconic Grey Monument, in the heart of the English city that saw him shine like an idol of Newcastle United. Sitting on the sidewalk and with a guitar on his legs, Jonah played ‘On the edge of my bed’, a theme of the Argentine b…

9 days ago

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Former player Jonah Gutierrez played guitar on the streets of Newcastle and surprised everyone

In the last few hours, former player of the Argentina National Team, Jonah Gutierrez, was seen playing guitar in the streets of Newcastle, a city located in northeastern England. Former partner of Alejandra Maglietti surprised everyone with her musical skills. Details. Jonah Gutierrez played guitar in the streets of Newcastle: his excitement...

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