Bruno Guimaraes says he wants to feel the same love from Arsenal fans as he received from Newcastle supporters before he left the club in the summer.

The midfielder was a fan favourite for over four years on Tyneside before making the switch to Emirates Stadium in search of a new challenge.

"It was very tough for me to make this decision because I really enjoyed my time at the club, the affection I had for the fans," said Guimaraes, who helped Newcastle win the Carabao Cup in 2025.

"I lost many, many nights of sleep because it was difficult for me, for my family.

"I never felt so loved like the way I was at Newcastle. I hope I can have the same love here at Arsenal. The connection I had was unbelievable.

"When I said bye to the lads, I was crying. They were crying as well, because we were a family there.

"I think I did great for Newcastle. We won a trophy after 70 years. We got into the Champions League twice. We got to two [Carabao Cup] finals. I think I did what I could for the club.

"But sometimes in your life you have to make decisions and in my mind I needed a new challenge. I love to face a new challenge and for me to come here, to get a new challenge in my life, was something that I wanted."

Guimaraes has the first opportunity to face his former club next month when the Gunners head to St James' Park for their first game after the November international break.