Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made clear after the Gunners’ Premier League title that ambition is needed to build on success, and the club have backed him with the move to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes.

The 28‑year‑old brings Premier League experience and robustness, a quality that was sorely needed after Arsenal played 63 games last season and were plagued with injuries. The move also addresses the limited impact of Christian Norgaard, who made just seven appearances, and the heavy demands on players like Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice.

Guimaraes will complement a midfield that already includes Odegaard, Rice, Zubimendi, Eze, Merino, Lewis‑Skelly and Nwaneri, providing natural leadership and a new spark for the squad. He has missed only 16 Premier League games since joining Newcastle in 2022, and the club’s win percentage drops noticeably when heอก absent.

Statistically, he was Newcastle’s top scorer last season with nine goals, delivered four assists at the World Cup, and ranked in the league’s top five for defensive line‑breaking passes and through balls, underlining his defensive and attacking contributions.