Bruno Guimarães has addressed Newcastle United supporters and staff in a series of emotional statements as he completes a landmark £75 million move to Arsenal
Bruno Guimarães has addressed Newcastle United supporters and staff in a series of emotional statements as he completes a landmark £75 million move to Arsenal. Leaving Newcastle’s pre-season training camp in La Manga to finalize terms and complete a medical in London, the 28-year-old midfielder reflected on his transformative four-and-a-half-year journey on Tyneside.
The former club captain leaves behind a legacy defined by revival, passionate performances, and silverware, while addressing the Geordie faithful with deep gratitude before taking his next career step.
Arsenal have struck an agreement with Newcastle United for the marquee transfer of captain and Brazilian international Bruno Guimarães in a deal worth £75 million. The 28-year-old midfielder has departed Newcastle’s pre-season training camp in La Manga, Spain, to travel to London for his medical checks ahead of signing his long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium.
The transfer brings an end to a high-stakes negotiation process between the two clubs. Arsenal opened discussions with an initial offer near £60m, while Newcastle originally held firm for £80m. However, with Guimarães expressing a clear desire for a new chapter under Mikel Arteta, the clubs reached a middle ground to finalize the blockbuster move.
Ahead of finalizing the switch, Guimarães made his ambition clear: “Time to win trophies.”
The statement directly reflects the trajectory of both player and club. Having won the 2025 League Cup with Newcastle and twice helped guide the Magpies into Champions League qualification, the Brazilian midfielder sets his sights on silverware at the top level.
For Mikel Arteta, securing Guimarães fulfills a long-standing transfer objective. Working alongside sporting director Andrea Berta, Arteta highlighted Guimarães as the vital piece to reinforce Arsenal’s midfield structure alongside Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi.
Impact on Both Squads
Guimarães leaves an indelible mark on Tyneside. Since joining from Lyon in January 2022 for €42.1m, he amassed 153 Premier League appearances, registering 30 goals and 26 assists while serving as the emotional and tactical centerpiece of Newcastle’s midfield.
His departure marks a summer of restructuring for Newcastle under new manager Matthias Jaissle, following earlier exits including Sandro Tonali to Tottenham and Anthony Gordon to Barcelona. To facilitate the squad slot for Guimarães, Arsenal approved the sale of Christian Nørgaard to Everton for £7m.
With medicals scheduled and personal terms settled, Guimarães’ transition to north London strengthens Arsenal’s engine room ahead of their Premier League title defense.
