Arsenal announced on Saturday that they have completed the signing of Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United on a four-year contract with the option to extend for a further year. The Premier League champions made the announcement.
The North London club have agreed a deal for the Brazil international, reported by British media to be worth around 75 million pounds, adding one of the Premier League’s most influential midfielders to Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Arsenal Completes Deal for Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United
“Since the first time I spoke to (Arsenal Sporting Director Andrea) Berta and Mikel I was excited,” Guimaraes said in a statement.
“I just felt inside of me that I need a new challenge in my life and I think to be an Arsenal player is going to be an exciting challenge in my life.
“I am so excited to begin. We’ve got tough games to play this season so the squad is going to be very, very important and I’m hopeful we can achieve our dreams,” he highlighted.
The midfielder arrived at Newcastle from Olympique Lyonnais in January 2022 and rapidly made himself one of the league’s standout players, playing a key role in the northeast club’s ascent over the past three seasons.
He has been a regular in the national team in recent years and played for Brazil at this year’s FIFA World Cup.
It is another blow for Newcastle after the exits of key players Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali and manager Eddie Howe, who stood down from the role and was replaced by German coach Matthias Jaissle.
ARSENAL SQUAD STRENGTH
Guimaraes’ arrival at The Emirates is yet another major statement of intent from Arsenal as they look to defend their Premier League crown and bolster their European challenge.
The 28-year-old has established himself as one of the league’s most complete midfielders, mixing defensive solidity with creativity and attacking output.
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He made 195 appearances for Newcastle in all competitions, scoring 31 goals, and ended a long wait for domestic silverware when he captained the side to League Cup success in 2025.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (L) with Bruno Guimaraes (C) and Andrea Berta (R).
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta with Bruno Guimaraes and Andrea Berta
We all know that Bruno can play as a defensive midfielder and box-to-box midfielder. “Every year he gives his team goals and assists, he combines quality with quantity,” Berta said.
“Bruno will help Mikel develop our style of play further and will also enhance our internal competitiveness, which is vital if we are to maintain the standards that are necessary when we are looking to win big trophies.”
The versatility of the Brazilian could prove particularly valuable. Guimaraes would also offer Arsenal greater tactical flexibility and control, being equally comfortable operating as a holding midfielder.
He joins Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and captain Martin Odegaard as another premium option for Arteta in midfield.
Guimaraes’ signing will also help Arsenal to managed the workload of key players more effectively, particularly that of Rice, who became the foundation of the side last season as they to lifted their first league title in 22 years. While increasing competition for places,
Arsenal start the new campaign at home to promoted Coventry City on August 21st.
