Barcelona Confirm Jesus Arrival From Arsenal
- On Sunday, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is set to join Barcelona in a deal valued at €10m plus variables, expected to be finalized before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had frozen out Jesus, prompting his exit from England; despite Napoli's interest, the Brazil international chose to join the Spanish league champions as Barcelona shifted strategy after this market opportunity.
- Jesus will travel for a medical on Monday as authorized by Arsenal, with the Gunners set to receive an initial €10m package plus add-ons for the permanent deal while undergoing medicals with the Laliga champions.
- The forward is expected to arrive in Barcelona on Monday or Tuesday to undergo his medical, make the official announcement, and begin training under coach Flick following the transfer completion.
- Both clubs are finalizing the agreement to be signed shortly as the summer transfer window closes on Tuesday, with this move representing a huge surprise in Barcelona's transfer market.
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Barcelona confirm Jesus arrival from Arsenal
"Barcelona and Arsenal have reached a deal for the Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus," said the Catalan club in a statement, with Spanish media reporting that they paid the Gunners around 10 million euros ($11.5m). Jesus arrives to bolster an attack weakened by the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres earlier this summer. Spanish champions Barca pursued Alvarez through the summer but Atletico refused to negotiate with the Catalan gia…
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