Arsenal don officially announce say dem don sign Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for £75 million. The 28-year-old midfielder sign long-term contract with the Gunners, and e go wear number 39 shirt.
Guimaraes bin dey introduced to fans inside Emirates Stadium before Sunday match against Borussia Dortmund. E no dey for matchday squad for that game wey Arsenal lose 3-2, but e likely go feature for Wednesday match against Como.
Manager Mikel Arteta talk say the signing go “ignite something different” for Arsenal. Arteta say: “I think he describes himself as a warrior. I think he’s a warrior with tremendous quality as well and intuition and leadership and charisma wey go help us.”
Arteta also talk say Guimaraes bring energy and hunger to training ground. “We see very clearly – especially the energy that he brought immediately to the training ground – the hunger, the desire to come here and create a big history at the club. That’s the ambition that we need.”
With Guimaraes don join, Arteta now get plenty options for midfield. Players like Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Martin Zubimendi, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri, Eberechi Eze and Mikel Merino all dey available. Arteta talk say Guimaraes fit play two different positions and e get “tremendous timing and intuition to win the ball back and progress play very fast.” E also be goal threat wey fit finish actions.
Apart from Guimaraes, Arsenal don also complete signing of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge and bring in goalkeeper Illan Meslier on free transfer. The Gunners bin pursue Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr but the forward sign new six-year deal to remain for Spain. Arteta talk say dem still dey try to be ambitious for transfer market: “If we have the right player in the market to make us much better, we are very much looking forward to that.”
For injury news, Arteta confirm say Jurrien Timber still “weeks away” from returning to fitness, while defender William Saliba dey recover from back injury and e go sideline for long time. Guimaraes go now join di team as dem prepare for upcoming matches.
