Arsenal complete £75m Bruno Guimarães signing from Newcastle
Arsenal have completed the signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United in a £75 million deal, bringing an end to one of the summer’s biggest transfer sagas. The Brazil midfielder has signed a four-year contract with an option for another year after Newcastle accepted a fixed-fee compromise.
Arsenal land Bruno Guimarães in £75m move from Newcastle
Arsenal have completed the signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, ending one of the summer’s longest transfer sagas. The Brazil midfielder has joined for a fixed £75 million fee and signed a four-year deal with an option for a further season, according to multiple reports.
The move was first reported as an agreement between the clubs after Newcastle accepted a compromise on their valuation and allowed Guimarães to travel for a medical in north London. Later reports confirmed the transfer was done, with the former Newcastle captain saying he needed a “new challenge” and targeting trophies at Arsenal.
The deal is notable for its size and structure. Reports say it is a straight fee with no add-ons, while Guimarães’ former club Lyon are due a share of Newcastle’s profit on the player.
Arsenal have made the midfield signing one of their key summer moves as they prepare for the new season, while Newcastle lose a captain they had wanted to keep but ultimately sold once the price reached their threshold.