Aug 8, 2026

Arsenal Complete £75m Signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in world

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London, August 8, 2026 — Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, completing a major midfield reinforcement for the Premier League champions.

The club confirmed the deal with a stylish video post on Saturday morning, declaring: “A force of nature. Guimaraes is a Gunner.”

The Brazilian becomes one of the highest-profile arrivals at the Emirates this summer after Arsenal agreed a £75 million fee with Newcastle earlier this week.

Emotional Goodbye to Newcastle

Shortly after the announcement, Guimarães released a heartfelt open letter to Newcastle supporters. The former Magpies captain described the decision as “one of the toughest” of his life and expressed deep gratitude for his time on Tyneside.

“I fell in love with this place. I really mean that,” he wrote. “From my first day, the supporters, my teammates, Eddie and the staff, and everyone connected with the club made me and my family feel at home.”

Guimarães thanked the Newcastle ownership, executives David Hopkinson and Ross Wilson, and new manager Matthias Jaissle, while stressing that he leaves the club in “very good hands.”

He added that the move was driven by a desire for a new challenge for himself and his family.

Rice’s Message Seals the Deal

In a separate interview shared by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Guimarães revealed a personal touch that helped persuade him to join Arsenal.

Declan Rice had messaged him saying: “Come here and please no more fights, now we’re friends!”

“I was happy he messaged me. I think I need a challenge like this,” Guimarães responded.

The pair had previously clashed in intense Premier League encounters, making the light-hearted olive branch particularly notable.

A Long-Term Target for Arteta

Guimarães, 28, joins after four-and-a-half successful years at Newcastle, where he made 195 appearances, scored 31 goals, captained the side, and lifted the League Cup in 2025.

He arrives as a proven Premier League performer known for his energy, technical quality, leadership and ability to drive forward from midfield.

The deal marks the culmination of years of interest from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who has long admired the Brazilian’s style.

Guimarães is expected to compete for a starting role alongside Rice and other midfield options as Arsenal look to defend their Premier League title and push deeper in Europe.

For Newcastle, the sale represents a significant financial return but the loss of their captain and most influential midfielder in a summer that has already seen major departures.

As Guimarães prepares to pull on the famous red and white, Arsenal supporters will be hoping the “force of nature” can help power the champions to more silverware in the seasons ahead.