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| Bruno Guimarães |
Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães has completed his move from Newcastle United to Premier League champions Arsenal in a deal reported to be worth around £75 million.
The 29-year-old midfielder has signed a four-year contract with Arsenal, with the agreement also including an option for an additional year.
Guimarães' departure brings an end to his four-year spell at Newcastle, where he established himself as one of the club's most important players and eventually became captain.
The Brazilian joined Newcastle from Lyon in January 2022 and went on to make 195 appearances for the club. He played a major role in Newcastle's return to the top level of English football and helped the club end a long wait for a major domestic trophy.
Guimarães captained Newcastle to Carabao Cup success in 2025, when the club defeated Liverpool in the final to win its first major trophy since 1955.
His move to Arsenal represents a major addition to the reigning Premier League champions' midfield. Arsenal are expected to benefit from Guimarães' ability to contribute both defensively and offensively, as well as his experience at the highest level.
Speaking about his decision to leave Newcastle, Guimarães described the move as one of the toughest decisions of his life and said he felt the time was right to take on a new challenge.
The midfielder also expressed his gratitude to Newcastle's supporters, teammates and staff for their support during his time at the club.
For Newcastle, the transfer represents the loss of another key player during a major period of change. Guimarães' exit follows the departures of several important figures as the club reshapes its squad ahead of the new season.
At Arsenal, meanwhile, Guimarães joins an ambitious squad looking to defend its Premier League title and compete strongly in Europe.
The Brazilian's arrival gives Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta another versatile midfield option and further strengthens a squad already featuring established midfielders such as Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard.
The £75 million transfer makes Guimarães one of the most significant additions of Arsenal's summer window and brings to an end one of Newcastle's most successful player partnerships of recent years.
The 29-year-old midfielder has signed a four-year contract with Arsenal, with the agreement also including an option for an additional year.
Guimarães' departure brings an end to his four-year spell at Newcastle, where he established himself as one of the club's most important players and eventually became captain.
The Brazilian joined Newcastle from Lyon in January 2022 and went on to make 195 appearances for the club. He played a major role in Newcastle's return to the top level of English football and helped the club end a long wait for a major domestic trophy.
Guimarães captained Newcastle to Carabao Cup success in 2025, when the club defeated Liverpool in the final to win its first major trophy since 1955.
His move to Arsenal represents a major addition to the reigning Premier League champions' midfield. Arsenal are expected to benefit from Guimarães' ability to contribute both defensively and offensively, as well as his experience at the highest level.
Speaking about his decision to leave Newcastle, Guimarães described the move as one of the toughest decisions of his life and said he felt the time was right to take on a new challenge.
The midfielder also expressed his gratitude to Newcastle's supporters, teammates and staff for their support during his time at the club.
For Newcastle, the transfer represents the loss of another key player during a major period of change. Guimarães' exit follows the departures of several important figures as the club reshapes its squad ahead of the new season.
At Arsenal, meanwhile, Guimarães joins an ambitious squad looking to defend its Premier League title and compete strongly in Europe.
The Brazilian's arrival gives Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta another versatile midfield option and further strengthens a squad already featuring established midfielders such as Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard.
The £75 million transfer makes Guimarães one of the most significant additions of Arsenal's summer window and brings to an end one of Newcastle's most successful player partnerships of recent years.
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