🚨 Bruno Guimarães has completed his £75m move to Arsenal:
🗣️ “This is one of the toughest decisions of my life — I fell in love with Newcastle and I really mean that.
🗣️ “From my first day, the supporters, my teammates, Eddie and the staff…you made me and my family feel at home.
🗣️ “This move is very tough because Newcastle means so much to me, but I wanted to experience something new in
my life.
🗣️ “To the supporters, thank you will never be enough, but I say it with all my heart. I will always be proud to have been
part of this club’s journey. Thank you for everything.
🗣️ “I had a very positive conversation with Matthias Jaissle, and I leave knowing the club is in very good hands.
🗣️ “[Declan] Rice sent me a message: ‘Come here and please no more fights, now we’re friends.’ I was happy he messaged me. I think I need a challenge like this.”
“I will always be proud to have been part of this club’s journey.” 🖤🤍
We can announce that Bruno Guimarães has joined Arsenal for an undisclosed fee. He departs after making 195 appearances and scoring 31 goals for the club.
We wish Bruno and his family well for the future“I will always be proud to have been part of this club’s journey.” 🖤🤍
We can announce that Bruno Guimarães has joined Arsenal for an undisclosed fee. He departs after making 195 appearances and scoring 31 goals for the club.
We wish Bruno and his family well for the future.
🚨Newcastle are considering a move for Marseille midfielder Pierre Emile-Højbjerg.
🇩🇰 The Danish international is valued around £15m and could be an option for #NUFC, who are looking to add experience to their squad following the departure of Bruno Guimarães.
🤔 The 31-year-old is one midfield option Newcastle are exploring…
🚨 ✔️ Newcastle United have confirmed Matthias Jaissle as their new manager.
🇩🇪 The 38-year-old German has been overseeing pre-season preparations in Spain since the weekend.
🔜 #NUFC had to wait to announce the deal at the request of the club he’s left, Al Ahli, who have been looking for a replacement.
💰 Newcastle have agreed to pay Al Ahli £9.5m in compensation for his services.
✍🏼 Jaissle has signed a 4-year deal and his first match in charge will be against Valencia in Spain on Saturday.
🫡 Told the players and staff have been very impressed with their initial dealings with him this week.
❌ Newcastle did NOT want to sell, and were desperate to keep Bruno Guimarães. If Bruno had said he wanted to stay, Newcastle would have refused ANY offer from Arsenal or any other club.
🏆 Attempts to persuade him otherwise and positive conversations were held, but Bruno was insistent he wanted to leave because he felt this was his last big opportunity to win titles.
💰 The deal could only happen if two things happed: Bruno said he wanted to leave (which he has respectfully) and Newcastle sold on their terms, similar to Tonali & Gordon.
💸 Newcastle insisted it was their valuation, or no deal; they would only deal at a fee which would become one of the highest ever paid in the world for a 28+ year old.
🤝 In addition, a deal would only be sanctioned if the situation was handled properly (eg. attended training camp in Spain).
Newcastle feel Bruno has complied with their demands immaculately. They did not want a repeat of the Isak situation where he refused to train.
🤨Agents were in between the clubs from the out set but Newcastle refused all pushes, which had began with mentions of £40-£45m in June.
🤷🏽♂️ Arsenal elongated the transfer by refusing to contact Newcastle for weeks - which Newcastle found bizarre.
👍🏽 Newcastle insisted there have been no fall outs and good relations remain between player and club.
#NUFC #AFC
Newcastle have seen their squad get torn up by rival clubs over the last few of transfer windows 😳
Club captain Bruno Guimarães becomes the latest to leave, as the Magpies continue to rebuild 🧱
Bruno Guimaraes is a fine midfielder technically, exceptional in possession under pressure, but he’s so much more, he’s an energiser, a leader, a warrior, a chaser of lost balls and lost causes. The charismatic Brazilian will be a huge loss to Newcastle United tactically, technically and also emotionally.
His departure will hurt more than Sandro Tonali’s or Anthony Gordon’s. Guimaraes “got” Newcastle, understood the fans, loved their passion, and enjoyed a special city. But from the moment he reflected on his ambitions at 28, how they could best be met, and signalled his desire to move on respectfully, the die was cast, it was all about the size and timing of the deal.
Newcastle are absolutely right to hold out for an acceptable bid from Arsenal that reflects Guimaraes’ importance to them on and off the field. And that, in modern transfer parlance, begins with an 8 not a 7. In the current frenzied market, with two years left on a contract, and Tonali trading for £92m (albeit two years younger), Guimaraes is an £80m player (75+5).
He strengthens Arsenal further. As they face a long campaign on two fronts, Premier League and Champions League, plus the two cups, Arsenal need the dynamism of Guimaraes. He can play 6 or 8 (prefers 8). Arsenal defenders will appreciate his tenacious work in front of them. Their attackers will feed off his line-breaking passes. Their fans will love his commitment and technical quality.
He’ll dovetail well with Declan Rice, bringing even more power to the champions’ engine room. What it means to Martin Zubimendi, the versatile Mikel Merino and also to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s development is a debate, of course. His arrival would allow Mikel Arteta to ease Rice’s huge workload. If the deal does go through, Guimaraes is a signing that strengthens the belief that Arsenal will retain the title. #AFC #NUFC
Bruno Guimarães will leave Newcastle United as their greatest-ever central midfielder and the best player overall during the PIF era. Wore his heart on his sleeve throughout, fought every challenge, and clearly loved the club to its core. A formidable captain.
Yes his departure to Arsenal is a bit messy, but seldom are they ever seamless. It’s an understandable move for him, given how long he’s been at SJP, his ability, and age.
Around £80m-£90m is a great deal, relatively speaking, for both parties. Arteta will have secured a player who walks into #AFC’s starting XI and automatically gives them a massive boost in clinching the title again. I imagine #NUFC are already progressing well with his replacement.
Adeus, Bruno, e obrigado por tudo 🇧🇷
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: NUFC MIDFIELD PLAN REVEALED
🇸🇪 LUCAS BERGVALL IS NOW OUR NO.1 BRUNO REPLACEMENT TARGET if he leaves for Arsenal – talks already opened, promise of immediate first-team football to tempt him from Spurs
🇩🇪 ANGELO STILLER MONITORED CLOSELY as backup option if Bergvall deal stalls – line of communication fully open
🇳�� SEAN STEUR = OUR FUTURE PLAYMAKER: Jaissle sees the £23m Ajax signing as our long-term creative heartbeat – impressing big time in La Manga
The rebuild blueprint is taking shape 🔨
#NUFC #ToonArmy #LucasBergvall #AngeloStiller #SeanSteur #NUFCNews24
Tonali to Spurs, Bruno to Arsenal, Gordan to Barcelona. Atleast this is the window where Newcastle fans learn their place in the food chain. No matter how rich their owners are, they will always be a stepping stone club just like Villa.
🚨 Newcastle United have an agreement in principle with Braga for goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek.
💰 Newcastle have agreed to activate his £25.7m (€30m) release clause, and are now discussing payment terms with the Portuguese club.
🇨🇿 The 24-year-old Czech has been given permission to travel for a medical, once the two clubs tie up the loose ends of a deal.
✍🏼 He will become their fifth signing of the summer, taking the spending to around £140m
🙃 #NUFC understandably cautious until they can get the deal over the line.
🚨 🛩️ Newcastle are hopeful new boss Matthias Jaissle will arrive in Spain tomorrow to meet his new players on their pre-season training camp.
🇩🇪 The 38-year-old is close to being appointed by Newcastle, with Eddie Howe leaving after nearly five years.
Howe's backroom staff are also leaving Newcastle United.
⚽️ Assistant Jason Tindall, and coaches Stephen Purchess and Simon Weatherston are amongst those leaving alongside Howe.
⚫️ We also understand that Graeme Jones, who was employed by the club before Howe's arrival in 2021, is also set to leave.
🇪🇸 Newcastle's squad fly to Spain the training camp at lunchtime today, which will be led by Sporting Director Ross Wilson and Head of Performance James Bunce - until Jaissle takes over this weekend.
#NUFC
🚨 💣 EDDIE HOWE BOMBSHELL — more details:
⚫️ The decision had nothing to do with last night’s friendly defeat, it had been in the pipeline for two weeks.
⚪️ Howe gave his full commitment at the end of the season, but has changed his mind. He is now set to take a break from football.
⚫️ Howe wanted the club to have a replacement lined up before he left. Al-Ahli’s Matthias Jessle is in advanced talks to take over.
��️ This is Eddie Howe's decision, the club tried to convince be him to stay but have reluctantly accepted his decision.
⚫️ Howe feels he has taken it as far as he can after nearly 5 years at the helm — the second longest serving PL manager.
♥️ No acrimony, the club love him, and think he’s done an amazing job.
😢 I’m told Eddie Howe is very emotional about the decision and the easy decision would be to stay. It’s been a very difficult decision to make. But he’s given it everything.
❌ The players hadn’t been told this morning. They are on a day off today.
🇪🇸 The squad are set to fly out to Spain for a pre-season training camp tomorrow.
⏰ This is not ideal timing as far as the club are concerned, but they are moving swiftly to try and replace Howe.
#NUFC
⚽️🏹 Harvey Barnes:
🗣️ “When I first joined Newcastle I quickly learned what a special place it is, but after three years here I know that even more.
🗣️ “I love everything about it – the city, the stadium, the people – and I’m really
happy extending my time here.
🗣️ “I’ve had a taste of success in the last few years and enjoyed some really special moments with this team.
🗣️ “We all want more of that and I want to be a key player that helps push the club forward.” #NUFC
🚨 Eddie Howe speaks for the first time on Bruno Guimarães’ future, amidst Arsenal’s summer interest:
🗣️ “I’ve spoken to Bruno before, during and after the World Cup. We have had some really good conversations. He’s just a fantastic person.
🗣️ “I don’t know what’s going to happen with his future, that’s for other people to speculate about. There’s conversations I’m not part of.
🗣️ “I don’t think it’s fair to compare (to Isak last summer). You’ve got to look at it in its own right.
🗣️ “He’s captain of our club and been an unbelievable player, through the whole time we have worked together. I speak on behalf of everyone at the club, we absolutely love him and of course everyone would love him to stay.
🗣️ “He’s due back in the 31st, and there’s nothing to say he won’t be back.”
#NUFC
Newcastle are not only signing emerging talent, they are recruiting players with potential whose quality is yet to fully reveal itself. It’s bold but it’s risky.
They are building a younger, fresher squad but they still need grown ups to lead the kids. They need their captain. #nufc