Bruno Guimarães: Arsenal unveil new signing
By Luke Oluoch, August 9, 2026Arsenal has officially introduced new midfielder Bruno Guimarães to fans, his unveiling coming moments before their preseason clash against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
The Ksh 13 billion transfer arrival walked out to a massive reception from the supporters inside the Emirates stadium, making his way to the centre of the pitch as he waved to the crowd.
Unveiled
Clad in the red Arsenal home jersey with his iconic No. 39 on his back, Bruno Guimarães entered the arena to a hero’s welcome.
It was his first public appearance as a Gunner, coming a day after his move from Tyneside to London was confirmed, making him Mikel Arteta’s latest summer recruit on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
The combative Brazilian midfielder has joined the Gunners in a deal worth Ksh 13 billion that will keep him at the club until June 2030.
Bruno seals transfer to Arsenal
The deal for the Seleção midfielder materialised following protracted negotiations between the two clubs. A breakthrough was reached on Friday, August 7, 2026, after Arsenal and Newcastle United reached a compromise on the star player’s valuation, paving the way for Newcastle United to sanction the player’s medical.
The midfielder was not included in the matchday squad for the Gunners, who found themselves trailing the German side by two goals in the first half.
Borussia Dortmund took the lead in the sixth minute of the match after Gonçalo Inácio beat goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, before doubling their advantage midway through the opening half via a strike from Konstantinos Karetsas.
FA Community Shield beckoning
With almost all of Arsenal’s stars back in London for the final phase of their 2026 preseason, and the FA Community Shield just a week away, Mikel Arteta named a strong starting lineup featuring Gabriel Magalhães, Viktor Gyökeres, and skipper Martin Ødegaard. Recent arrival Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge also featured, joining Kai Havertz and Viktor Gyökeres in attack.
A late first-half foray saw Arsenal come close through a Havertz header, which was comfortably gathered by the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper as the referee blew for half-time.