Arsenal sign Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle for £75 million

Aug 8, 2026

Arsenal have signed Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United for a reported £75 million ($101.16 million) on a four-year contract. The 28-year-old former Newcastle captain requested the transfer to seek a new challenge, joining Arsenal's formidable midfield alongside Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard. The move represents a significant blow to Newcastle, who have also recently lost manager Eddie Howe and key players Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.

Bruno Guimarães transfer to Arsenal

▪Arsenal signed Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United for a reported transfer fee of £75 million ($101.16 million).
▪Bruno Guimarães signed a four-year contract with Arsenal that includes an option for an additional year.
▪Newcastle United reluctantly agreed to sell Bruno Guimarães after he met with Newcastle's new manager, Matthias Jaissle, and expressed his desire to leave.

Arsenal's long-standing pursuit of Guimarães

▪Arsenal previously attempted to sign Bruno Guimarães in 2020 when he was at Athletico Paranaense, and again in January 2022 before he joined Newcastle United from Lyon.
▪Former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar first inquired about Bruno Guimarães during his tenure before Andrea Berta completed the transfer in August 2026.

Guimarães' tactical versatility

▪Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta stated that Bruno Guimarães can play as both a defensive midfielder and a box-to-box player.
▪Bruno Guimarães scored 31 goals in 195 appearances during his career with Newcastle United, helping them win the League Cup.

Newcastle's squad exodus

▪The departure of Bruno Guimarães follows the exits of key Newcastle United players Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali.
▪Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe stepped down in August 2026 and was replaced by German coach Matthias Jaissle.

Guimarães' fouling statistics

▪Bruno Guimarães committed 45 fouls in the Premier League last season, hitting that exact mark in all four of his full campaigns with Newcastle United.
▪Bruno Guimarães has suffered 410 fouls in the Premier League since February 2022, which is over 100 more than any other player in that timeframe.

Arsenal's midfield depth

▪Bruno Guimarães joins an Arsenal midfield that includes Declan Rice, Martin Ødegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
▪Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been managing long-term neural pain in his hamstring and lower back since December.