TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 6 Aug 2026
Guimaraes' Newcastle exit decided before Jaissle arrived
Newcastle's new boss reveals the captain's departure was already sealed before they even spoke.
Bruno Guimarães
player
Player
Bruno Guimaraes
From
Newcastle United
To
Arsenal
Fee
£75m
What happened. Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle said a decision on Bruno Guimaraes' future was already made before he met the departing captain, with Arsenal set to complete a £75m move.
- Jaissle spoke briefly to Guimaraes at training camp in Spain.
- Guimaraes bid an emotional farewell to teammates and staff.
- He is the fourth key player to leave Newcastle in under a year.
“I met him quickly, but the decision was already made.”
— Matthias Jaissle
Newcastle rebuild under Jaissle begins with more departures, but he sees it as a chance for a new cycle.
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