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Gabriel Jesus joins FC Barcelona from Arsenal on three-year deal
FC Barcelona has officially signed Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a three-year contract running until June 2029. The transfer fee is reported to be approximately €10 million (£8.6 million) plus performance-based incentives. Jesus, 29, joins as a solution for the attacking void left by the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, following Barcelona's unsuccessful pursuit of Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez.
Jesus arrives after a period of injury struggles, including a significant ACL injury in early 2025. He has addressed concerns regarding his fitness, stating that his “knee is perfect.” His move provides a financial windfall for his former club, Palmeiras, which is expected to receive between 2% and 2.5% of the transfer fee through FIFA's solidarity mechanism.
While the signing bolsters the attack, manager Hansi Flick faces ongoing defensive challenges due to squad depth issues and recent departures. Meanwhile, the situation regarding Julián Álvarez remains unsettled at Atlético Madrid; despite his expressed desire to join Barcelona, the club has refused to sell, though speculation persists regarding a potential move in the January transfer window.
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Arsenal FC · Atlético Madrid · Deco · FC Barcelona · Gabriel Jesus · Hansi Flick · Julian Álvarez · Manchester City · Neymar · Palmeiras
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Midfielder Fabio Vieira has joined the German club Hamburg. von.gov.ng
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gabriel Jesus spent four seasons at Arsenal before his move. www.latestly.com · von.gov.ng
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Barcelona will pay Arsenal 10 million euros for the transfer.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gabriel Jesus has signed a three-year contract with Barcelona, lasting until June 30, 2029. www.latestly.com · von.gov.ng
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The transfer fee was approximately £8.6 million ($11.5 million). von.gov.ng