Arsenal sign Guimaraes from Newcastle in £75m deal
Premier League champions Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75m.
Arsenal have signed Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes for £75 million. The 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder made it clear he wanted to join the Premier League champions earlier this summer. In a statement, Guimaraes called the move one of the toughest decisions of his life, as Newcastle means a great deal to him. However, he expressed excitement for a new challenge in his life and his family's happiness.
Newcastle wished Guimaraes and his family well. The move came after talks reached a breakthrough, and Guimaraes received messages of support from his future teammates, including Gabriel and Declan Rice. Guimaraes revealed he received encouragement from fellow midfielder Rice, who told him "come here and please no more fights, now we're friends."
Guimaraes, who joined Newcastle in relegation trouble in January 2022, played a crucial role in their improvement under former head coach Eddie Howe. The Brazilian captain lifted Newcastle's first major domestic trophy in seven decades by defeating Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final. He also helped the team qualify for the Champions League in 2023 and 2025 before they finished 12th in the Premier League last season.
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