Video of Bruno Guimarães goes viral when he looks for captain’s banner on his Arsenal debut
Midfielder Bruno Guimarães made his first official appearance for Arsenal on August 14, 2026, participating in a friendly against Como, in London. The match ended 1-1 in normal time and was decided by penalties. The Brazilian player, signed for a significant fee, scored his goal, showing a good start at the new club.
Also during the friendly match against Como, fans noticed a peculiar gesture from the Brazilian midfielder: he was caught messing with his shirt sleeve. This movement quickly generated comments on social media, with many fans joking that Bruno Guimarães was instinctively seeking the captain’s armband.
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The player’s images spread quickly, mainly because fans associated Guimarães’ attitude with his recent history at Newcastle. In the previous team, he served as captain and frequently wore the armband. However, at Arsenal, the team’s leadership already has its bearer in the figure of Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard.
Athlete Bruno Guimarães, who is 28 years old, formalized his transfer from Newcastle to Arsenal, a move that was made official on August 10, 2026. The negotiation involved the value of 75 million pounds, the equivalent of 515 million reais, and sealed a four-season contract with the club from the English capital.
