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Bruno Guimaraes has wanted Arsenal move since January as Newcastle United exit strategy revealed
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FourFourTwo understand Guimaraes informed Newcastle as early as January that he would like to leave the club in the summer.
Bruno Guimaraes to complete Arsenal moveNewcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes (Image credit: Getty Images)While external speculation suggested Arsenal’s interest only gathered momentum deep into the summer, Guimaraes' exit roadmap began at the start of the year.
Bruno Guimaraes on international duty at the 2026 World Cup (Image credit: Getty Images)Newcastle officials were initially hopeful of convincing their captain to sign a new contract.
However, with the club unable to offer European football for the upcoming season, Guimaraes viewed an exit as his preference.
Mikel Arteta has got his man (Image credit: Getty Images)For Arsenal, signing Guimaraes provides Mikel Arteta with a battle-tested midfielder capable of adding steel and swagger to their engine room.