Guimarães impresses the Gunners from his debut, Arteta praises him

Bruno Guimarães quickly left his mark on the Gunners by scoring his first goal as soon as he came on at halftime against Sunderland on Saturday night, a long‑range strike that allowed Arsenal to take control before securing a 2‑0 win.

Coming onto the pitch at halftime, the Brazilian midfielder found the back of the net with a shot from outside the box, an effort the commentator described as superb.

An investment that bears fruit

Former Newcastle player, the Brazilian signed this summer for a fee exceeding €80 million, showing confidence from the first moments that impressed his manager.

This first contribution immediately displayed a personality that did not escape his coach, highlighting the player's maturity from the outset.

Arteta praises the confidence

Mikel Arteta did not hide his admiration, stating: “I am really impressed! The personality he has, and it was also a special match for him, because of what it means to him. The way he takes charge of the game, the decisions he has made.”

The Spanish manager highlighted the confidence displayed by Guimarães in a particular context, noting that such confidence is rare for a newcomer.

This convincing first outing has already allowed Bruno to earn points with his manager, suggesting a quick integration into the squad.

Thus, the contrast between an investment of more than €80 million and an immediate performance shows that the Brazilian could well fulfill the promises of his transfer and write a new chapter at Arsenal.