Arsenal Secures Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle for €75 Million
Arsenal Completes Signing of Bruno Guimaraes
London [UK], August 8: Arsenal has officially announced the acquisition of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for a reported fee of €75 million, as per sources from a leading sports network.
Guimaraes has committed to a four-year deal with Arsenal, which includes an option for an additional year, according to the same sources.
After finalizing the transfer, Guimaraes expressed his enthusiasm for this new chapter in his career, viewing it as an exciting challenge.
“I feel fantastic and grateful for this opportunity. From my initial conversations with [Andrea] Berta and Mikel [Arteta], I felt a strong desire for a new challenge, and becoming an Arsenal player is just that,” Guimaraes stated.
The midfielder also extended his gratitude to the Arsenal fans for their warm welcome and assured them of his commitment to the club.
“Thank you for all your support. I’m thrilled to join you and promise to give my all. I’m your warrior, and I won’t give up. Together, let’s create wonderful memories,” he added.
Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, expressed his excitement about Guimaraes joining the team, highlighting his strong mentality and quality.
“We are thrilled to have Bruno on board. He brings leadership and will enhance our midfield. His versatility as both a defensive and box-to-box midfielder will be invaluable,” Berta remarked.
“Bruno’s addition will help Mikel refine our playing style and boost competition within the squad, which is crucial for our ambitions of winning major trophies,” he concluded.
The 28-year-old has become a significant target for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as he aims to bolster the team ahead of their Premier League title defense.