Bruno Guimaraes left Newcastle in the summer and will return with Arsenal for the first time in November - with his close pal and compatriot warning him about what to expect
Bruno Guimaraes swapped Newcastle for Arsenal in the summer
Bruno Guimaraes swapped Newcastle for Arsenal in the summer
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Arsenal star Bruno Guimaraes has been warned to expect a lot of stick on his return to Newcastle - from his own 'brother'.
Guimaraes quit the Magpies in controversial circumstances this summer, eventually joining the Gunners in a £75million move. The Brazilian told the club he wanted to leave in a pursuit of Champions League glory and more titles, having been the captain who ended Newcastle's 70-year wait for a domestic trophy when he lifted the Carabao Cup in 2025.
Alongside him in that success was fellow Brazilian Joelinton, who once admitted that Bruno was "like a brother" to him. The two stars were inseparable at the club's training ground, on the pitch and were each other's best men at their respective weddings.
Joelinton says he holds no grudges against Guimaraes for leaving Newcastle, and the pair remain close friends, with the Arsenal man staying over at his pal's house after scoring for the Gunners against their old North East foes Sunderland earlier this month.
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However he has fired a stark warning to his old pal that he won't show him any friendship on the pitch when Arsenal visit St James' Park on November 21.
Joelinton said: "As a footballer, you have to make decisions, and he made his. Of course, he was sad to leave because he loved the city and club; he also had a great relationship with the fans, so it was not that easy for him. Now it's done, we wish him all the best.
"Just when he comes here now, he can't have a good time! We will be waiting for him here and give him some things! But he did great for him, and I wish him the best because he is one of my best friends in life. I wish him all the best for him and his family."
Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton became close friends and remain as such despite now playing for different clubs
Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton became close friends and remain as such despite now playing for different clubs
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Guimaraes' exit followed swiftly after Eddie Howe dramatically resigned from Newcastle after five years in charge. The double blow rocked Newcastle's summer, following on from the previous summer's transfer saga involving Alexander Isak.
Joelinton - who has stepped into a leadership role after his friend's departure, being named vice captain to new skipper Dan Burn - says he won't be shedding any tears after the departures of both men.
Joelinton told Chronicle Live: "It's never time to cry, because football always moves forward. Like I say about Eddie, Bruno is the same, a great person for Newcastle United who has left the club.
"What Bruno did here was amazing, and we have to remember that. He always gave his best for the club and respected everybody. We have to remember him as a great player - because he was.
"We wish him all the best, but football doesn't stop, players come and go, coaches come and go, the only thing that is permanent is the fans and the club. We always move forward, we have had good players, and we have signed good players that we now hope can deliver great things for the club in the years ahead."
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