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Newcastle United have agreed a £75m transfer for captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, a move described by sporting director Ross Wilson as emotionally driven by the player despite the club’s initial reluctance to sell. Chief executive David Hopkinson confirmed the fee satisfies Newcastle, noting that Arsenal initially sought a lower price. This departure marks the exit of a fourth key player from Newcastle in less than a year, following the transfers of Sandro Tonali, Anthony Gordon, and Alexander Isak. Guimaraes, who joined from Lyon in 2022, bid a tearful farewell to teammates at the club’s pre-season training camp in Spain. Newcastle are now seeking a more experienced replacement midfielder, having previously signed four players aged 20 and under this summer.
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Newcastle United complete £75m sale of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal
Newcastle United have agreed a £75m transfer for captain Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal, a move described by sporting director Ross Wilson as emotionally driven by the player despite the club’s initial reluctance to sell. Chief executive David Hopkinson confirmed the fee satisfies Ne
