Bruno Guimarães has promised to be Arsenal’s “warrior” in midfield following the conclusion of the transfer saga that has eventually seen him join the Gunners from Newcastle United.
Guimarães adds all-action energy and power to the center of the pitch for the reigning Premier League champions, going some way to relieving the pressure on Declan Rice and giving Arsenal another body as Mikel Arteta again targets trophies on four fronts this season.
Going into battle alongside Rice, who got in touch with Guimarães prior to the transfer being completed, is one of the things that seemed to appeal to the Brazilian—finally being part of a “very tough” Arsenal midfield instead of going up against it is another.
“Rice sent me a message: ‘Come here and please no more fights, now we’re friends!’ I was happy he messaged me,” Guimarães told Arsenal.com. “In my point of view, [the Arsenal midfield] is one of the best in Europe. Everyone is an amazing player.
“Every time when I play against [Arsenal] it was very tough. They keep the ball, they defend like one. I think that combination is the way I like to play as well, and of course, joining the winners of the league is always a big opportunity.”
On what he himself intends to bring to the party, Guimarães added: “I can pass the ball, run a lot and play like a warrior, I’ll never give up. I will try to help the team, [I’m] good with the ball, composed, very calm, and sometimes I can score some goals.”
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