TransferFootball.LondonUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Bruno Guimaraes completes Arsenal move, says he felt 'excited'
Bruno Guimaraes has swapped Newcastle for Arsenal in a £75m deal, becoming the club's second most expensive signing.
Bruno Guimarães
player
Player
Bruno Guimaraes
From
Newcastle United
To
Arsenal
Fee
£75m
Contract
Four-year deal
What happened. Bruno Guimaraes has joined Arsenal from Newcastle United on a four-year deal for £75m, becoming the club's second most expensive player.
- Guimaraes is the second most expensive signing in Arsenal history.
- Mikel Arteta had been keen on the midfielder for years.
- Guimaraes said he felt 'excited' after speaking with Berta and 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.”
— Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes joins Arsenal as they prepare to defend their title, adding depth to their midfield.
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