In a multi-million dollar deal, Arsenal officially announces the arrival of Brazilian defensive midfielder Bruno Guimarães, who signs a four-year contract with the reigning Premier League champions.
The European transfer market was abuzz this Saturday (08) with the official announcement from Arsenal, confirming the signing of Brazilian defensive midfielder Bruno Guimarães. Following a distinguished spell at Newcastle, the 28-year-old joins the Gunners with the mission of strengthening the squad of the reigning Premier League champions.
The transaction, which stirred English football, involved significant figures. According to information from The Athletic, the London club shelled out approximately £75 million — about R$ 515 million at the current exchange rate — to finalize the transfer. The player, who will keep the number 39, signed a four-year deal.
Ambition and the Pursuit of Titles
The reception for the Brazilian was warm, with the club using social media to highlight his arrival. In a promotional video, Bruno Guimarães expressed his motivation for this new career challenge:
I’m at a point in my life where I need a challenge like this. I want to win trophies, I want to make history, and I think I’m in the right place for that. I’m so excited to get started.
The defensive midfielder also highlighted his desire to leave a lasting legacy at the club:
I want to put my name in the club’s history. One day, when I leave, I want players to come here and say they want to do exactly what Bruno did for the club. I think that’s the best thing a player can do for the club: create history and inspire young players.
Farewell to Newcastle
Before officially taking this new step, the player made a point of bidding farewell to his former team. Through his digital platforms, he thanked the fans, manager Eddie Howe, and everyone involved in the daily operations of Newcastle.
The defensive midfielder emphasized that he spent almost five years full of happiness and achievements at the club. With spells at Athletico-PR, where he was developed, and Lyon, in France, Bruno Guimarães arrives at Arsenal as a consolidated figure in international football.
The player, who represented the Brazil national team at the 2026 World Cup, is seen as a fundamental piece for maintaining the London team’s prominence on the national and European stage this season.
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