Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes revealed he was in tears when informing his Newcastle United teammates about his departure, describing his switch to Arsenal as a choice that cost him many sleepless nights.
The Brazilian ace, who joined the reigning Premier League champions for £75 million last summer, admitted that saying goodbye was particularly emotional due to the strong bond he had built at St James' Park over nearly five years. Following Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League, he shared his feelings:
I remember when I said goodbye to the lads, I was crying. They were crying too because we were like one family.
Honestly, it was incredibly hard to make this decision, as I truly enjoyed my time at the club and the love I received from the fans. I lost so many nights of sleep because it was difficult for me and my family,
Guimaraes stated that after nearly five years, he felt the need for a new challenge. He also noted that telling Eddie Howe, his teammates, and the club hierarchy about his departure was a daunting task. He highlighted how loved he felt at Newcastle and expressed his hope to find similar affection at Arsenal.
Since his move to the London club, Guimaraes has already made an impact, scoring in matches against Sunderland and Leeds, quickly earning popularity among the Gunners' faithful.
