Bruno Guimaraes was reportedly left in tears after saying an emotional goodbye to his Newcastle United team-mates at the club’s La Manga training camp this week, before travelling to complete his medical ahead of a move to Arsenal.
The Brazil international is closing in on a switch to the Gunners after Arsenal reached an agreement with Newcastle for his transfer. The midfielder’s departure marks the end of an important chapter on Tyneside, where he established himself as one of the club’s most influential players and a popular figure among supporters.
Guimaraes reportedly shared an emotional farewell with his Newcastle colleagues at the Spanish training camp before setting off for the next stage of his move to north London. The scenes underlined the significance of the transfer for a player who had become closely associated with Newcastle’s resurgence in recent seasons.
The 28-year-old joined Newcastle from Lyon in January 2022 and quickly became a key component of Eddie Howe’s midfield. His combination of technical ability, energy, aggression and creativity made him a central figure in the team, while his personality also helped him develop a strong relationship with supporters.
Guimaraes was subsequently handed the Newcastle captaincy and played an important role during a period in which the club returned to the Champions League and ended a lengthy wait for major silverware by winning the League Cup in 2025.
His move to ARSENAL will now provide the midfielder with a fresh challenge and the opportunity to compete at the highest level under Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have identified Guimaraes as a player capable of adding quality and experience to their midfield, while his ability to contribute goals and assists could offer another dimension to Arsenal’s attack.
The transfer is also a significant moment for Newcastle, who have been reluctant to lose their captain. However, reports indicate that Guimaraes made clear his desire to leave and pursue a new opportunity, ultimately paving the way for an agreement between the two clubs.
Attention will now turn to the completion of his ARSENAL medical and the final formalities of the transfer.
For Newcastle supporters, Guimaraes’ emotional farewell will bring home the reality of losing a player who quickly became one of the faces of the modern club
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