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Arsenal signs Bruno Guimarães; Newcastle rebuilds

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Arsenal completed the £75 million signing of Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães in early August 2026. The 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder signed a four-year contract with an option for an additional year, extending his stay through June 2030, and will wear the number 39 shirt. The fee, which breaks the world record for a midfielder over the age of 28, is to be paid in three £25 million instalments. The deal includes a 20% sell-on clause for Olympique Lyonnais, expected to provide the French club with approximately €7.4 million to assist with financial restructuring. Guimarães, who recorded 14 goal involvements during the 2025-26 season, cited a desire for new challenges. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised his character and versatility, describing him as a ‘warrior’. However, former Newcastle midfielder Didi Hamann expressed skepticism, suggesting Guimarães has yet to prove he is a ‘first-class’ or world-class player. ~~Guimarães made~~ Following his debut in a ~~1-1~~ friendly ~~draw~~ against Como, Guimarães appeared in the Community Shield against Manchester City. Despite a brief groin injury concern, Arteta confirmed the issue was not serious, and ~~has since impressed coaching staff with~~ Guimarães made his ~~passing ability~~ Premier League debut as a substitute in a 1-0 win against Aston Villa, maintaining a 100% pass completion rate during ~~training.~~ his 20 minutes of play. Newcastle’s season remains in flux following the resignation of manager Eddie Howe and the appointment of Matthias Jaissle. Following the departures of Guimarães, Anthony Gordon, and Sandro Tonali, Newcastle has surpassed £240 million in player sales. ~~Manager Jaissle is scouting replacements, with names such as Victor Froholdt, Richard Rios, and Manu Kone mentioned. Meanwhile, defender Dan Burn~~ The club has ~~returned to pre-season training~~ recruited Bazoumana Toure, Aladji Bamba, and ~~is being considered for the captaincy following the exits of Guimarães~~ Sean Steur, while reportedly eyeing Omar Marmoush, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, and ~~Kieran Trippier.~~ Joao Palhinha.

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