Arsenal secure Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75 million

Arsenal announced the signing of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for a reported fee of £75 million, securing a long-term deal at the Emirates. Guimarães, 28, arrived at Newcastle from Lyon in January 2022 and quickly became a key figure, even captaining the team and helping them win the 2025 English League Cup. He told the club he wanted a fresh challenge and the chance to win trophies, prompting the transfer despite Newcastle’s initial reluctance to part with their captain.

The sale adds to Newcastle’s recent losses, which also include Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali, and comes after Eddie Howe’s departure and Matthias Jaissle’s appointment as manager. Guimarães expressed excitement about joining Arsenal as they prepare to defend their Premier League title.