Bruno Guimaraes targets Arsenal’s ‘golden era’ and reveals where trophy tattoos could go

Bruno Guimaraes says he is determined to help Mikel Arteta build a “golden era” at Arsenal after completing his £75m move from Newcastle United.

The Brazil international has set his sights on winning every major honour available with the London club and says he is prepared to play anywhere in midfield to fit Arteta’s plans.

Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 victory over Coventry City at Emirates Stadium. That success came only a few days after they won the Community Shield by beating Manchester City 3-0 in Cardiff.

Guimaraes missed the opening league match because of a minor lower-abdominal injury suffered during the game against Manchester City. He is continuing to adapt to Arteta’s methods and to his new team-mates following his move from Newcastle.

Speaking to Men In Blazers on YouTube, Guimaraes said he had no problem changing position if required by his manager.

“I told him I am completely ready to play in any position the manager chooses. We do not put limits on our ambitions; we are competing for every trophy, and the quality this team has gives us a great opportunity to win multiple titles,” he said.

The midfielder was then asked which trophies he most wanted to add to his collection.

“I would like to win the Premier League, the Champions League, the FA Cup and the EFL Cup; everything is possible. All I want is to win, regardless of anything else. As I said, I am a very competitive person and every competition is important to me,” he said, in comments reported by The Sun.

Guimaraes admitted that success in the Premier League and Champions League would hold particular significance. He also joked that he had enough room on his body to commemorate Arsenal’s achievements with tattoos, although he had not decided exactly where they would go.

“Of course, winning the Premier League and the Champions League would feel very special. I have plenty of space for trophy tattoos. I do not know exactly where I will put them, but perhaps on my leg,” he added.

The Brazil international also spoke about the personal meaning behind his shirt number and the influence of his family on his career.

“My shirt number and the story my father lived give me double inspiration. Every time I wear this shirt, I remind myself where I came from and where my family came from; not only my father, but my mother and everyone. They give me the motivation to keep going and the passion to succeed whatever happens,” he said.

Guimaraes said he wanted to pass the same attitude on to his children when they grew older.

“That is the mentality I want to instil in my children when they grow up. My family has come a very long way, and now it is time to go further and develop even more. My father always believed in me, and so did my mother. When I wanted to give up as a child, and when I received my first rejection in my career, they told me: ‘No, you will not give up.’ That was a hugely important moment. Today I describe myself as a warrior because I have been through many difficult circumstances and hardships in my life,” he said.

Arsenal’s next match is against Aston Villa on Monday. English defender Ezri Konsa could face his former club after joining the Gunners in a £51m deal.