Arsenal has officially secured the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for a fee of £75 million. The Brazilian midfielder, who previously captained Newcastle, expressed his desire to join the Premier League champions earlier this summer.

A Tough Decision

The 28-year-old Guimaraes described the transfer as one of the "toughest decisions" of his life, emphasizing the significance of Newcastle to him. "This move is very tough because Newcastle means so much to me," he stated. However, he also conveyed his eagerness for a new challenge, saying, "I feel ready for a new challenge for myself and my family."

Newcastle United has extended their best wishes to Guimaraes and his family following his departure from their training camp in La Manga, Spain, where he finalized the transfer to Emirates Stadium after negotiations progressed. He mentioned receiving messages from future teammates, including Gabriel and Declan Rice, with Rice humorously urging him, "come here and please no more fights, now we're friends."

Ambitions at Arsenal

Guimaraes, who joined Newcastle during a challenging period for the club in January 2022, played a pivotal role in their resurgence under former head coach Eddie Howe. He made history by becoming the first captain in 70 years to lift a major domestic trophy for Newcastle, leading the team to victory over Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final. Additionally, he contributed to the club's qualification for the Champions League in both 2023 and 2025, despite their struggles last season, where they finished in 12th place.

Now at Arsenal, Guimaraes is focused on winning trophies and making history. "I'm at the point of my life, I think I need a challenge like this," he said. "I want to win trophies, I want to make history and I think I'm in the right place to do it. I'm so excited to start."