Guimaraes future decided before I arrived - Jaissle

Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle revealed that Bruno Guimaraes' future had already been decided before he arrived at the club. The 28-year-old midfielder is on the verge of completing his move to Arsenal for £75m, following discussions. Jaissle met Guimaraes at Newcastle's training camp in Spain, but the former captain later bid an emotional farewell to his teammates and staff.

The manager stated that the decision was made earlier and that he conveyed Guimaraes' value as a player and person. Jaissle acknowledged the club's policy shift this summer, focusing on bringing young players from the continent, with Lukas Hornicek being the oldest arrival at 24 years old. The manager expressed his enthusiasm for the challenge ahead, emphasizing the club's focus on progress and controllable factors this season.