Bruno Guimar\u00e3es has set out what he expects to add to Arsenal after completing his move from Newcastle United, describing himself as the club\u2019s \u201cwarrior\u201d in midfield.<\/p>\n
The Brazilian made clear that the prospect of linking up with Declan Rice was part of the attraction. Rice had already reached out before the transfer was finalised, and Guimar\u00e3es said the message made an impression.<\/p>\n
\u201cRice sent me a message: \u2018Come here and please no more fights, now we\u2019re friends!\u2019 I was happy he messaged me,\u201d Guimar\u00e3es told Arsenal.com . \u201cIn my point of view, [the Arsenal midfield] is one of the best in Europe. Everyone is an amazing player.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also explained the qualities he expects to bring to the side, stressing energy, control and commitment.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can pass the ball, run a lot and play like a warrior, I\u2019ll never give up. I will try to help the team, [I\u2019m] good with the ball, composed, very calm, and sometimes I can score some goals.\u201d<\/p>\n
Guimar\u00e3es will wear the No. 39 shirt at Arsenal, a number tied closely to his family. He revealed in 2023 that 39 was the taxi number used by his father in Rio de Janeiro, and that he has kept it for that reason throughout his career.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cIt means everything to me,\u201d Guimar\u00e3es explained. \u201cI have the tattoo of the 39 as well. My father was a taxi driver in Brazil for more than 20 years. The taxi, of course, gave me everything for my family, the place we live, the food, my clothes, everything.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo when I got the chance to sign to a top club in Brazil, I asked my father which number I should take and he said 39. I was upset a little bit because I wanted to take the 97. He said: \u2018No, no, take the 39. The 39 gave you everything.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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