Inside Arsenal's £75m Bruno Guimaraes saga

A tense, public transfer saga ended with Bruno Guimaraes joining Arsenal from Newcastle for £75m.

Bruno Guimarães

player

View profile →

What happened. Arsenal signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United in a £75m deal, ending a long, public saga.

• Newcastle initially wanted around £100m.
• Early talks were above £45m, rising past £60m.
• Official talks opened on August 3, deal agreed two days later.

The move was described as 'plug-and-play', suggesting Guimaraes will slot straight into Arsenal's midfield.

In this story

ArsenalBruno Guimarães

More to read

CaughtOffside

“One of the toughest decisions of my life” – Bruno Guimaraes sends heartfelt message to Newcastle fans

CaughtOffside

“No more fights” – Bruno Guimaraes reveals hilarious message from Arsenal star after completing move

Sky Sports

'I'm your warrior' - Guimaraes moves to Arsenal from Newcastle for £75m

Mirror Football

Bruno Guimaraes reveals private Declan Rice message after sealing Arsenal transfer