Mikel Arteta has publicly expressed his enthusiasm after the transfer of Bruno Guimarães for around 87 million euros from Newcastle was made official. Welcomed by supporters at the Emirates Stadium before the friendly match against Borussia Dortmund, the 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder did not take part in this 3-2 loss, but should take his first steps in his new colors on Wednesday against Como. The Spanish technician also suggested that the London summer transfer window was not yet over.
Very enthusiastic at the idea of being able to count on his new recruit, the Gunners coach explained why he was so keen to bring the Brazilian to North London to take a step forward: “I am delighted to have him among us. We saw very clearly — especially with the energy he immediately brought to the training pitch — the hunger, the desire to come here and create a big story at this club. And that’s exactly the ambition we need. We want to get to the next level and we are very, very convinced that we are going to need players with such personality, such desire and such character to push everyone within the organization to go even higher.» This is what is said.
