What does Bruno Guimaraes do when he scores a goal? The sweet meaning behind the Newcastle player’s celebration

NEWCASTLE United midfielder Bruno Guimarães has been with the side since 2022.

He’s one of a number of his teammates to have a signature celebration after scoring.

Newcastle United’s Bruno Guimarães dedicated his goal to a boy called ArthurGetty

Bruno Guimarães has played for Newcastle United since 2022Getty

Who is Bruno Guimarães?

Bruno Guimarães is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Premier League side Newcastle United. 

He was born in the São Cristóvão neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro on November 16, 1997.

He made his debut in the Audax youth team before earning his place in the senior team when he was just 17.

The midfielder then made the move on loan to Athletico Paranaense, before eventually signing a permanent contract with the side a year later.

He soon caught the eye of scouts further afield though, and in 2020 signed a four-and-a-half year contract with French Ligue 1 side Lyon for a reported €20million.

But just two years later, Newcastle United swooped in and secured Bruno on a four-and-a-half-year contract, for a reported fee of up to £40million.

He scored on his first full debut game in the Magpies’ 2-1 win over Southampton.

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Bruno also plays for the Brazilian national team, and was named in the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

He’s married to Ana Lidia Martins, and they have two sons – Matteo and Pietro.

What is Bruno Guimarães’ celebration and what does it mean?

There’s a very sweet meaning behind a goal celebration that Bruno carried out when he scored against Brighton in May 2023.

He netted the final goal in his side’s 4-1 thrashing of Brighton, and afterwards revealed that he’d dedicated it to a boy called Arthur.

Arthur Salters-Hoult, who’s from Wallsend, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia earlier in the year.

The 5 year old is going through intense chemotherapy treatment, and potentially needs a bone marrow transplant at some point in the future too.

After his goal, Bruno’s celebration saw him make a letter A with his fingers for Arthur.

He posted to social media afterwards, saying: “This was for you, my young boy!! We are behind you! Everything will be alright.”

The midfielder also put up a picture of when he met Arthur and presented him with a Newcastle shirt.

It said “You can beat this Arthur” on the back.

The celebration was a variation on what Bruno normally does – his usual move is to make a letter M with his fingers for his son Matteo after drawing out a heart shape.

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Arthur Salters-Hoult was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after lumps began to appear on his head and throat

Arthur was presented with the Newcastle United shirt by Bruno Guimarães

Bruno Guimarães arriving for the Sela Cup game against Stade Brestois at St James’ Park in August 2024Getty

How many goals has Bruno Guimarães scored for Newcastle?

In 87 appearances for the Magpies, Bruno has scored a total of 16 times.

The number 39 player plays in midfield and has firmly become a fan favourite.

He isn’t the only member of the team with a unique goal celebration either.

His teammate Anthony Gordon has also promised a new celebration poking fun at the time he injured himself in a biking accident.

Several other footballers have equally wacky ways of celebrating when they find the back of the net.

Jude Bellingham has become known for his “arms aloft” goal gesture.

Meanwhile Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus’s signature phone celebration is a heartfelt tribute to his mother.