Arsenal have completed the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, bringing the experienced Brazilian midfielder to the Emirates on a long-term contract. The 28-year-old leaves Newcastle after four and a half seasons in which he established himself as one of the club’s most influential players, making close to 200 appearances. His time on Tyneside also included major achievements, including the Carabao Cup triumph in 2025 and Champions League qualification in two seasons.

Bruno’s arrival represents an important addition to Arsenal’s midfield options, with his versatility allowing him to operate both as a defensive midfielder and a box-to-box player. His ability to contribute goals and assists adds another dimension to Mikel Arteta’s tactical plans, while his experience at the highest level is expected to strengthen competition within the squad. Arsenal see those qualities as valuable as they continue to pursue major domestic and European honours.

The Brazilian midfielder began his professional career with Audax before developing rapidly at Athletico Paranaense, where he won four major trophies. He moved to Lyon in January 2020 and continued to establish himself as one of Europe’s leading midfield talents before joining Newcastle in 2022. During his time in England, Bruno became a key figure in Newcastle’s rise, helping the club secure silverware and return to the Champions League stage.

At international level, Bruno has earned 48 caps for Brazil and has represented his country at several major tournaments. He was also part of Brazil’s gold-medal-winning squad at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. With a combination of technical quality, physical strength, tactical versatility and top-level experience, his move to Arsenal is expected to have a significant impact on the club’s midfield. The transfer gives Arteta another proven option capable of raising the intensity and quality of competition throughout the squad.