Bruno Guimaraes reveals Gabriel’s role in his move to Arsenal

Arsenal player Bruno Guimaraes said Gabriel Magalhaes encouraged him to join the club, while Declan Rice welcomed him with a joking message about their previous encounters. Guimaraes discussed settling in at the club ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League match against Liverpool.

Guimaraes said he was still getting used to his new surroundings, but was enjoying his time at Arsenal and appreciated the fans’ welcome. He added that Gabriel, whom he knows from the Brazil national team, began urging him to make the move after learning that the club had made an offer to sign him.

The midfielder explained that Rice contacted him before his arrival at Arsenal, joking that their disagreements were over and they had become friends. Guimaraes described his teammate as one of the best midfielders in the world, noting that Rice had set up his two goals for Arsenal before the match against Liverpool.

Before the match, Guimaraes said the team did not feel under pressure but was looking forward to the game with enthusiasm, while acknowledging Liverpool’s quality. Arsenal later beat Liverpool 1-0, with Kai Havertz scoring from a Rice cross in the first half; the source said the win ended Arsenal’s long wait for a victory at Anfield and returned them to the top of the league.