Bruno Guimaraes has revealed he could add more tattoos to his collection if Arsenal deliver the trophies he is targeting in his first season at the club.
The Brazilian midfielder, who joined Arsenal from Newcastle United in a £75 million deal this summer, already has tattoos celebrating some of the silverware he has won during his career.
Now, the 28-year-old wants to make room for more after setting his sights on Premier League and Champions League success with the Gunners.
Arsenal star plans tattoos for more trophies
Guimaraes was asked which honours he would like to add to his collection and did not limit his ambitions to one competition.
“I would say the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup – everything is possible,” he said.
“I just want to win no matter what and, like I said, I am so competitive. Everything for me is important.”
The midfielder singled out the Premier League and Champions League as particularly special targets.
“But yeah, I would say the Premier League and Champions League would be very special,” Guimaraes added.
He also joked that he has enough space on his body for further additions.
“I have a lot of space for trophies. I don’t know where they (the tattoos) would go, on my legs probably.”
Guimaraes already has a tattoo commemorating Newcastle’s Carabao Cup success and hopes his Arsenal career gives him more reasons to add to the collection.
Guimaraes carries family story at Arsenal
The Brazilian has also taken the No 39 shirt at Arsenal, a number that has strong personal significance.
It is the number that appeared on his father’s taxi when he worked in Rio de Janeiro. Guimaraes said wearing it serves as a constant reminder of his family’s sacrifices and support throughout his career.
“The number and the history of my father just gives me more inspiration,” he said.
“Every time I put the shirt on, I remind myself where I come from, where my family comes from.”
The former Newcastle midfielder also credited his parents with encouraging him to continue pursuing football after early setbacks.
He described himself as a “warrior” because of the difficulties he has overcome and said he wants to pass that mentality on to his children.
“A warrior means never giving up, no matter what the situation you are going through. You have to always believe,” Guimaraes said.
