Arsenal complete signing of Brazilian midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle

Arsenal announced on Saturday the signing of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United on a long-term contract, with British media reporting that the Premier League champions paid approximately $101.16 million for the 28-year-old Brazil international. "We are delighted to announce that Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes has joined us from Newcastle United on a long-term contract," the north London club said in a statement. The 28-year-old signed a four-year contract with an option for an additional season.

Sporting director praises midfield versatility

Arsenal Sporting Director Andrea Berta praised the midfielder's versatility and said his arrival would strengthen manager Mikel Arteta's squad. "As we have all seen, Bruno can play as a defensive midfielder and as a box-to-box player. He combines quality with quantity, and has provided goals and assists for his team every year," Berta said. He added: "Bruno will allow Mikel to further develop our playing style and will also increase our internal competitiveness, which is essential for maintaining the standards required when we are aiming to win major trophies."

Newcastle lose captain after trophy triumph

Guimaraes moved to Newcastle from French side Olympique Lyonnais in January 2022, going on to make 195 appearances across all competitions and score 31 goals. He led the Magpies as captain to the League Cup title in 2025, securing the club's first major domestic trophy in seven decades. The loss of their captain compounds Newcastle's recent turmoil, which has already seen the departures of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali alongside manager Eddie Howe, who stepped down and was replaced by German coach Matthias Jaissle.