Arsenal has signed Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75m, with the Brazilian midfielder joining the Premier League champions on a four-year contract.
What happened?
Guimarães had made it clear that he wanted to join Arsenal after meeting the club's new manager, Matthias Jaissle, and has now completed his move to the Emirates Stadium. The 29-year-old had previously been linked with Arsenal on two occasions, but has now finally made the switch to the north London club.
Why it matters for Arsenal
The arrival of Guimarães significantly boosts the midfield options available to Mikel Arteta, who now has a formidable squad that contains Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, and Martin Zubimendi. As of the final 2025 table, Arsenal stood 1st in the Premier League with 85 points, 26 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses from 38 games, and a recent form of WWWWW, and they will be looking to build on this success with Guimarães on board.
What comes next?
Guimarães has revealed that he has already received a message from Declan Rice welcoming him to Arsenal, and he is excited to start playing with his new teammates, who have a tough schedule ahead, including their next fixture against Coventry on August 21. The Brazilian midfielder has also released a statement to Newcastle, thanking the club and its supporters for their support during his time at St James' Park. With Guimarães now on board, Arsenal will be looking to strengthen their grip on the top of the table, where they currently lead by 7 points, and they will be hoping to continue their winning run, having scored 71 goals and conceded just 27, with a goal difference of +44.
