Arsenal land Bruno Guimarães for £75m as Newcastle lose another star

Arsenal have completed the £75million signing of Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, adding the Brazilian midfielder to their squad as the Gunners chase major honours this season.

The 28-year-old becomes Arsenal’s fourth arrival of the summer transfer window, following the permanent signing of Piero Hincapié and the arrivals of Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier. Guimarães has agreed a four-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months, giving him stability as he adapts to life in north London.

Guimarães expressed his excitement about the move, telling club media: 'I feel good, I feel amazing. I'm glad for the opportunity. Since the first time I spoke to Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta, I was excited. I just felt inside of me that I need a new challenge in my life and I think to be an Arsenal player is going to be an exciting challenge in my life.'

The Brazilian highlighted his ambition to win trophies and make history, adding: 'I want to win trophies, I want to make history and I think I'm in the right place to do it. I'm so excited to start. We have tough games to play this season, so the squad is going to be very, very important and I'm hopeful we can achieve our dreams.'

Guimarães also revealed the warm welcome he received from his new teammates, particularly Gabriel Jesus and Declan Rice. 'Big Gabi was very excited. Every time he sent me the message,