Bruno Guimarães: Transfer History & Career Path
Last updated October 2, 2026
Central Midfielder · #39 · Brazil
How Bruno Guimarães Joined Arsenal
Signed From
Newcastle United
Date Joined
8 August 2026
Transfer Fee
£75m
Contract Until
June 2030
Career Timeline
| Period | Club | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2018 | Audax | Youth / first team | - |
| 2017-2018 | Athletico Paranaense | Loan | - |
| 2018-2020 | Athletico Paranaense | Transfer | - |
| 2020-2022 | Lyon | Transfer | €20m |
| 2022-2026 | Newcastle United | Transfer | £40m |
| 2026-present | Arsenal | Transfer | £75m |
Bruno Guimarães: Transfer Story
Arsenal completed the signing of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães on 8 August 2026 for an initial fee of around £75m, with the Brazilian signing a four-year contract plus a one-year option and taking the number 39 shirt. Sporting director Andrea Berta said Bruno would bring strong leadership to the squad, and he made his debut in the 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City before scoring his first Arsenal goal at Sunderland in September 2026.