Arsenal Sign Bruno Guimaraes From Newcastle On Long-Term Deal

Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazil international midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United on a long-term contract.

The Premier League club confirmed the deal on Saturday, bringing an end to weeks of speculation over the 28-year-old’s future.

Guimaraes spent four-and-a-half seasons at Newcastle, making nearly 200 appearances and helping the club win the Carabao Cup in 2025.

He also played a key role in Newcastle’s qualification for the UEFA Champions League on two occasions.

The midfielder began his professional career with Audax in Brazil in 2015 before joining Athletico Paranaense two years later. He won four major trophies with the Brazilian club before moving to French side Lyon in January 2020.

After two seasons in France, Guimaraes joined Newcastle in January 2022 and quickly established himself as a regular in the Premier League.

Known for his versatility, he can operate as a defensive midfielder or in a box-to-box role.

At international level, Guimaraes has earned 48 caps for Brazil and represented the country at the FIFA World Cup and Copa America. He was also part of Brazil’s gold-medal-winning squad at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta said Guimaraes would add quality, experience and competition to the club’s midfield.

“With Bruno joining us, we are further strengthening the heart of our team. As we have all seen, Bruno can play as a defensive midfielder and as a box-to-box player,” Berta said.

He added that the Brazilian’s arrival would give manager Mikel Arteta more tactical options while increasing competition within the squad.

Guimaraes will wear Arsenal’s number 39 shirt and join his new teammates immediately, although the transfer remains subject to the completion of regulatory processes.