‘You will never’ - Bruno Guimaraes reveals true reason for leaving Newcastle United
Bruno Guimaraes has completed his £75million move from Newcastle United to Arsenal.
Bruno Guimaraes highlighted the need for experiencing “something new in his life” after leaving Newcastle United.
A long-winded transfer saga has finally ended, with Arsenal stumping up £75million to sign the former Toon captain. Guimaraes led Newcastle to Carabao Cup success and was instrumental in securing two Champions League qualifications.
At 28, he now begins a new challenge at the Premier League champions. A hectic summer on Tyneside has also seen Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Eddie Howe leave the club.
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In a statement to Newcastle fans, Guimaraes thanked the supporters and admitted his departure was a tough decision to make. The Brazilian also cited the desire to enjoy a new experience in his life.
“This is one of the toughest decisions of my life,” Guimaraes said. “When I arrived, the club was in a challenging position and I am incredibly proud of what we achieved together.
“I fell in love with this place. I really mean that. From my first day, the supporters, my teammates, Eddie and the staff, and everyone connected with the club made me and my family feel at home.
“I thank PIF, our chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and Jamie Reuben for everything they have done for me and for this football club. I also want to say thank you to David and Ross for the huge respect to me throughout this process. They did everything they could to keep me at Newcastle, and I am very grateful for our time together.
“This move is very tough because Newcastle means so much to me, but I wanted to experience something new in my life. I feel ready for a new challenge for myself and my family. I had a very positive conversation with Matthias Jaissle, and I leave knowing the club is in very good hands.
“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.”
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