Bruno Guimaraes says leaving Newcastle for Arsenal was emotionally difficult

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 16:33 · Archive

Bruno Guimaraes has described the emotional toll of leaving Newcastle United to join Arsenal in a £75million transfer in July.

Bruno Guimaraes has opened up about the difficulty of his departure from Newcastle United to Arsenal in July, saying the decision kept him awake at night. The Brazilian midfielder, who became a cult hero at St James' Park and captained the club to their first domestic silverware in 70 years with the Carabao Cup win over Liverpool in 2025, told the club he wanted to leave and pushed for the move. Guimaraes says he never felt as loved as he did at Newcastle, though he has no regrets about his decision to join the Premier League champions.

How it is being reported

• Bruno Guimaraes: I never felt so loved as I was at Newcastle United - joining Arsenal kept me up at nightNewcastle United transfers: Bruno Guimaraes has opened up about his struggles leaving the club to join Arsenal.Shields Gazette · 22 Oct, 15:56
• Bruno Guimaraes lifts lid on Newcastle heartache over Arsenal transfer - 'I never felt'The former Newcastle captain has lifted the lid on the emotional scenes around his exitChronicleLive · 22 Oct, 15:00

In this story: Bruno Guimaraes · Newcastle United · Arsenal · Eddie Howe · Liverpool

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