Bruno Guimaraes unveiled by Arsenal - Official announcement video

The end of another era at Newcastle United as this summer of change continues on Tyneside.

After Eddie Howe's departure last month, today sees Bruno Guimaraes officially depart, with Arsenal unveiling the Brazilian's big-money move to North London at 12pm.

The 28-year-old has signed a long-term deal with the Gunners, joining for a fee in the region of £75m following a four-and-a-half-year stay at St James' Park.

Arsenal announce Bruno signing  

Arsenal have announced the signing of Bruno Guimaraes, who arrives at the Emirates on a four-year deal with the option of a fifth.

Speaking about the move, Bruno said: "This move is very tough because Newcastle means so much to me, but I wanted to experience something new in my life."

“I want to win trophies, I want to make history and I think I'm in the right place to do it: Arsenal”.

Arsenal's Andrea Berta added: "Bruno is a player with a great mentality and great quality, who will bring strong leadership to our squad. With Bruno joining us, we are further strengthening the heart of our team. 

"As we have all seen, Bruno can play as a defensive midfielder and as a box-to-box player. He combines quality with quantity, and has provided goals and assists for his team every year.

"Bruno will allow Mikel to further develop our playing style and will also increase our internal competitiveness, which is essential for maintaining the standards required when we are aiming to win major trophies."

Goodbye, Bruno 

This one hurts so much more than the sale of Anthony Gordon or Sandro Tonali.

Bruno wasn't just our best player, our midfield general, a scorer of big goals and our creative spark, but a warrior on the pitch who understood what it means to play for Newcastle United and represent this city.

The nature of his exit is hard to take, but he leaves us with great memories, two Champions League campaigns and a trophy. 

He believed in us when few did and wrote his name in the club's history; now moves on to a new challenge as Newcastle move into a new era of their own.

Thank you, goodbye and good luck, Bruno.