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Arsenal face Coventry City in this year's Premier League curtain raiser and fans will get a glimpse of new man Bruno Guimaraes
Bruno Guimaraes of Arsenal during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal FC and Como 1907 at Emirates Stadium
Bruno Guimaraes is Arsenal's newest addition(Image: Getty)
Everything you need to know about why Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes wears the No. 39
New season: The new Premier League season is officially here and reigning champions Arsenal will kickstart the campaign. They'll host Coventry City at the Emirates on Friday evening.
Guimaraes' arrival: The Gunners bolstered the squad that claimed the title last term with the £75million signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United in early August. The Brazil international penned a long-term contract to become a key figure in Mikel Arteta's midfield.
Unusual number: But fans quickly noticed that Guimaraes opted to stick with squad number 39 rather than taking a traditional starting midfielder number in north London. Many supporters have questioned why such an unconventional number holds so much significance for him.
Bruno's reason: The number is a dedicated tribute to taxi 039, which his father drove day and night in Rio de Janeiro. The 28-year-old's father funded his youth football career.
Previous decisions: He previously wore No. 39 during his time with Athletico Paranaense, Lyon and Newcastle and Guimaraes has already made his official debut for Arsenal in the number, featuring in their 3–0 Community Shield victory over Manchester City. He started the match and put in an active 45-minute display before being substituted at half-time as planned.
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