Guimaraes eager to ‘make history’ at Arsenal

Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has completed a high-profile transfer to Arsenal, joining the Premier League champions from rivals Newcastle for a reported fee of £75 million ($101.2 million). Guimaraes, who spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle and served as captain, signed a long-term deal with Arsenal, though the exact length was not disclosed.

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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.

Guimaraes expressed his excitement about the move, stating his ambition to "make history" at his new club. "I feel good, I feel amazing. I’m glad for the opportunity," he told Arsenal's media channels. He highlighted the need for a new challenge in his career and believes Arsenal is the right place to achieve his goals, particularly winning trophies.

"Since the first time I spoke to Berta and Mikel I was excited," Guimaraes said, referring to sporting director Andrea Berta and manager Mikel Arteta. "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."

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Since the first time I spoke to Berta and Mikel I was excited.

Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, emphasized Guimaraes's ability to strengthen the team's midfield. "With Bruno joining us, we are further strengthening the heart of our team," Berta stated. "He combines quality with quantity, and has provided goals and assists for his team every year. Bruno will allow Mikel to further develop our playing style and will also increase our internal competitiveness."

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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.

Guimaraes's departure from Newcastle follows that of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali. In a statement released by Newcastle, Guimaraes described the decision to leave as one of the toughest of his life, expressing pride in what he and the club achieved together, including ending a 56-year major trophy drought with the 2025 League Cup win.

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With Bruno joining us, we are further strengthening the heart of our team.