Bruno Guimaraes can help Arsenal reach next level, says Arteta
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has set out why he pursued Bruno Guimaraes and confirmed the club may still add further signings this summer. Guimaraes, a 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder, joined Arsenal from Newcastle United for £75m, with the move officially announced on Saturday and the player unveiled to fans at Emirates Stadium before Sunday's match against Borussia Dortmund. Arteta said Guimaraes brings versatility, quick ball-winning and progression of play, and a genuine goal threat, describing him as a "warrior" who can help Arsenal reach "the next level" as they defend their Premier League title.
Guimaraes missed the 3-2 defeat by Dortmund but is expected to feature when Arsenal face Como on Wednesday. His arrival adds to an already deep midfield containing Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, Eberechi Eze and Mikel Merino, and follows the signings of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge and free-transfer goalkeeper Illan Meslier. Arsenal missed out on Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr, who signed a new six-year deal in Spain, but Arteta indicated further ambitious moves could follow, while defenders Jurrien Timber and William Saliba both remain long-term injury absentees.
- Arsenal completed £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle
- Arteta says midfielder can help Arsenal reach "next level"
- More signings possible; Timber and Saliba still injured
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Bruno Guimaraes is a 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder who has just joined Arsenal from Newcastle United for a reported £75m. He is known for his energy, tackling and ability to drive play forward, and his signing is one of several Arsenal have made this summer as they look to build on winning last season's Premier League title.
Mikel Arteta is Arsenal's manager, and his comments about Guimaraes reflect the club's broader recruitment plans, which have also included forward Christos Tzolis and goalkeeper Illan Meslier, following an unsuccessful attempt to sign Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Arsenal already have several established midfielders, including Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, so Guimaraes's arrival adds further competition and depth in that area of the team.
The club are also managing fitness concerns for two key defenders, Jurrien Timber and William Saliba, which is relevant context for how Arsenal are assessing their squad options as the new season gets under way.
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Originally published by BBC Sport as “Guimaraes can take us to the next level – Arteta”.