Bruno Guimarães has wasted no time declaring his ambitions at Arsenal, saying he carries enough space on his body for every major trophy he intends to win — and that he intends to win them all.
Guimarães Arrives at Arsenal With Hunger for Trophies and Room for More Tattoos
Bruno Guimarães has wasted no time declaring his ambitions at Arsenal, saying he carries enough space on his body for every major trophy he intends to win — and that he intends to win them all.
The Brazilian midfielder completed a £75 million move from Newcastle United to Arsenal this summer, swapping the north-east of England for north London in one of the window's most significant transfers.
Trophy hunger and tattoo space
Guimarães has a long-standing habit of commemorating silverware in ink. With the Carabao Cup already etched onto his skin, he joked that his legs remain largely untouched — and, if he has his way, not for long.
"I would say the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup — everything is possible," he told Arsenal's official website. "I just want to win no matter what and, like I said, I am so competitive. Everything for me is important."
He singled out two competitions as carrying particular weight. "I would say the Premier League and Champions League would be very special. I have a lot of space for trophies. I don't know where they would go — on my legs probably."
The number that carries a father's story
Guimarães took the No. 39 shirt at the Emirates Stadium, a choice that runs deeper than any squad selection. The number belonged to his father's taxi in Rio de Janeiro, and it serves as a daily reminder of where he and his family began.
"The number and the history of my father just gives me more inspiration," he told the Men In Blazers Media Network. "Every time I put the shirt on, I remind myself where I come from, where my family comes from. Not just my father, but my mum and everyone. They give me inspiration to, no matter what, be hungry for more."
He described his parents as the reason he never abandoned football during the difficult early years of his career. "The times when I wanted to give up when I was a kid, when I heard my first 'no' in my career, they said, 'No, you will not quit'. And that was very important."
Guimarães now frames his entire approach to the game around that resilience. "I just describe myself as a warrior because I have been through many, many things in my life. A warrior means never giving up, no matter what the situation you are going through. You have to always believe."
The 27-year-old missed Arsenal's opening Premier League win over Coventry last week due to a groin problem but is expected to push for involvement as the Gunners' season gathers momentum.


