'No more fights!' - Bruno Guimaraes reveals HILARIOUS Declan Rice message as Arsenal complete £75m transfer for Newcastle midfielder
Arsenal have officially completed the blockbuster signing of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United in a deal worth £75 million, bringing him to the Emirates to reinforce their midfield. The arrival has been marked not only by the scale of the transfer but also by a warm welcome from his new teammates, despite several heated on-field altercations between Guimaraes and Arsenal players in recent seasons. The 28-year-old has signed a contract in north London until 2030 with the option of a further year, bringing an end to his spell at St James Park.
The Declan Rice Welcome
Among the first to congratulate Guimaraes on his move was Declan Rice, the England international midfielder. Rather than dwelling on their previous competitive encounters, Rice extended a friendly greeting to his future teammate that has proven both warm and humorous. Guimaraes revealed the nature of their exchange: "Rice sent me a message. 'Come here and please no more fights now we're friends.' I was happy he messaged me but the midfield we have here in my point of view is one of the best in Europe."
The message from Rice represents a striking shift in tone from their previous clashes on the pitch, signalling not just a professional relationship but a genuine friendship forming between the two midfielders as they prepare to work together at Arsenal.
The Brazilian Connection
Guimaraes's transition to Arsenal was significantly aided by his international colleague Gabriel Magalhaes, who played a key role in encouraging him to make the move to the capital. Throughout the negotiation process, the centre-back remained persistent in his efforts to bring Guimaraes to the club. The midfielder revealed the extent of Magalhaes's enthusiasm: "Big Gabi was very excited. Every time he sent me the message: 'We'll wait for you, when will you come? I'm so excited to join them.' Not only the Brazilians, we have an amazing squad here."
The presence of established Brazilian players at the club, coupled with Magalhaes's obvious excitement about Guimaraes's potential arrival, appears to have been a decisive factor in his decision to leave Newcastle for the north London club.
Ambition at His Peak
Since completing his move to the Emirates, Guimaraes has made his ambitions abundantly clear. At 28 years old, he believes he is at a crucial point in his career where he can deliver his best football while pursuing major trophies. "I'm at the point of my life where I need a challenge like this. I want to win trophies. I want to make history and I think I'm in the right place to do it," he declared.
Reflecting on his career trajectory, he continued: "It's massive what I have done so far but I want more. I want to win for Arsenal. I want to win more trophies in my career and I think I'm in the right place at my peak at 28 years old." His commitment to the club and its supporters was underscored in a passionate statement: "I'm your warrior. I'll never give up. Hopefully we can create many many good memories together."
A Versatile Talent for the Gunners
Berta outlined why Arsenal moved decisively to secure Guimaraes's services, emphasising his technical qualities and versatility. "We are delighted to welcome Bruno Guimaraes to our club. As we have all seen, Bruno can play as a defensive midfielder and as a box-to-box player. He combines quality with quantity and has provided goals and assists for his team every year," he stated.
The signing is intended to strengthen Arsenal's midfield dynamics significantly. "Bruno will allow Mikel to further develop our playing style and will also increase our internal competitiveness, which is essential for maintaining the standards required when we are aiming to win major trophies," Berta concluded.