Jaissle says Guimaraes' future was decided before his arrival at Newcastle
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle indicated that a decision regarding Bruno Guimaraes' future was already made before he joined the club. Guimaraes is expected to complete a £75m transfer to Arsenal, following an emotional farewell to his teammates. Jaissle acknowledged the challenge of rebuilding the squad after several key player departures, including Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali this summer. He emphasized the need for Newcastle to focus on developing a younger team amid the changes, preparing for the upcoming season that starts against Liverpool on August 23.
- •Bruno Guimaraes is expected to join Arsenal for £75m.
- •Jaissle met Guimaraes briefly before his departure.
- •Newcastle has lost several key players in recent transfers.
- •The club aims to rebuild with younger signings this summer.
- •Newcastle's first match of the season is against Liverpool on August 23.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Newcastle boss admits Guimaraes was already heading to Arsenal before he arrived
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Jaissle confirms Guimaraes decision was ‘already made’ before his Newcastle arrival
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Guimaraes future decided before I arrived - Jaissle
- 4:00 PMBBC Sport — Guimaraes future decided before I arrived - Jaissle
"Newcastle United’s new manager Matthias Jaissle has revealed that he was powerless to stop Bruno Guimaraes from moving to Arsenal this summer because a plan was already in place for the midfielder t...
"Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle says losing Bruno Guimaraes is “tough” but insists the club must now focus on moving forward.Guimaraes is closing in on a move to Arsenal, bringing an ...
"Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says a decision about Bruno Guimaraes' future was "already made" by the time he first met the club's departing captain.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:00 PMNewcastle boss admits Guimaraes was already heading to Arsenal before he arrived
Newcastle United’s new manager Matthias Jaissle has revealed that he was powerless to stop Bruno Guimaraes from moving to Arsenal this summer because a plan was already in place for the midfielder t...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:05 PMJaissle confirms Guimaraes decision was ‘already made’ before his Newcastle arrival
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle says losing Bruno Guimaraes is “tough” but insists the club must now focus on moving forward.Guimaraes is closing in on a move to Arsenal, bringing an ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 4:00 PMGuimaraes future decided before I arrived - Jaissle
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says a decision about Bruno Guimaraes' future was "already made" by the time he first met the club's departing captain.
- BBC SportAug 6, 2026, 4:00 PMGuimaraes future decided before I arrived - Jaissle
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle says a decision about Bruno Guimaraes' future was "already made" by the time he first met the club's departing captain.
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