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Arsenal Pay £75 million for Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle

8/8/2026

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Arsenal Sign Guimaraes

Arsenal signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75 million on 8 August 2026.
Guimaraes agreed to a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year.
Sporting director Andrea Berta said Guimaraes adds leadership and can play defensive or box-to-box midfield.
The fee makes him Arsenal’s second-most expensive signing and gives Newcastle an expected £28-29 million net profit after Lyon’s sell-on clause.

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Guimaraes Joins Arsenal

He kept jersey number 39 because it matches his father's taxi dispatch number, a number he also tattooed.
He promised Arsenal fans he will be a warrior in midfield.
After two World Cups he said he seeks a new challenge to win trophies and make history.
Brazilian teammates Gabriel Magalhães, Martinelli and Jesus sent him enthusiastic messages about joining Arsenal.

History

Historical Context

Real Madrid’s June 2009 purchase of Brazilian midfielder Kaká from AC Milan for €67 million set a South-American record during Florentino Pérez’s Galácticos spending spree that also saw the club break its transfer-fee record with Cristiano Ronaldo later that month. Arsenal’s August 2026 £75 million signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle echoes that precedent as the Gunners pursue commercial growth and on-field impact.

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Arsenal Sign Guimaraes

Arsenal signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75 million on 8 August 2026.
Guimaraes agreed to a four-year contract with an option for a fifth year.
Sporting director Andrea Berta said Guimaraes adds leadership and can play defensive or box-to-box midfield.
The fee makes him Arsenal’s second-most expensive signing and gives Newcastle an expected £28-29 million net profit after Lyon’s sell-on clause.

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