Overview
- Guimarães completed his transfer to Arsenal on Saturday, August 8, 2026, and immediately posted an emotional video and written statement to thank Newcastle supporters and staff.
- He described leaving as “one of the toughest decisions” of his life and named the club’s owners and directors, including the PIF, Yasir Al‑Rumayyan, Jamie Reuben, David Hopkinson and Ross Wilson, for their support.
- Football365 reported the move is worth about £75 million and covers a four‑year deal, and Guimarães said he had received a warm welcome message from team‑mate Declan Rice.
- His statement said he had had “a very positive conversation” with incoming manager Matthias Jaissle and that he leaves the club confident the team is in good hands.
- Guimarães spent nearly five years at St James’ Park, captained Newcastle at times and played a key role in the club’s 2025 Carabao Cup win, and his exit follows other big departures this summer such as Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and manager Eddie Howe, increasing the scale of the rebuilding task.