Barcelona has officially secured the signing of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal, with the player committing to the Catalan club until 2029. The announcement was made by Barcelona in an official statement, confirming that an agreement had been reached between the two clubs for the transfer of the 29-year-old forward.
Transfer Details and Fee
According to Spanish media reports, the transfer fee is approximately €10 million ($11.5 million). The move comes as Barcelona looks to strengthen its attacking options following the departures of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres earlier in the summer transfer window.
Barcelona’s Pursuit of a Striker
The La Liga champions had been actively seeking a new forward throughout the summer, with Julián Álvarez emerging as a primary target. However, Atlético Madrid refused to enter negotiations with Barcelona, prompting the club to turn its attention to Gabriel Jesus as an alternative solution.
Gabriel Jesus: Career Highlights
Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Gabriel Jesus began his professional career at Palmeiras, where he won two league titles and a domestic cup, and was named the league’s best player in 2016. His impressive performances in Brazil attracted attention from European clubs, leading to his move to Manchester City in the summer of 2016 under the guidance of Spanish coach Pep Guardiola.
During his time at Manchester City, Jesus made 236 appearances across all competitions, scoring 95 goals and providing 45 assists. He won the English Premier League title four times with the club.
In July 2022, he joined Arsenal, where he played 123 matches, scoring 32 goals and registering 22 assists. Now, he brings his experience and goal-scoring ability to Barcelona as the club aims to compete for major honors in the upcoming seasons.