Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal, with the Brazilian forward moving to the Spanish club in a permanent deal worth £8.6m, according to Sky Sports.
Jesus has agreed a three-year contract with Barcelona, bringing his four-season spell at Arsenal to an end. The 29-year-old joined Barcelona after completing the move from the Premier League club.
The transfer sees Jesus begin a new chapter in Spain after making 84 appearances for Arsenal and scoring 21 goals during his time in north London. His contribution to the club was affected by injuries, which disrupted his availability during his four seasons with the Gunners.
Barcelona’s agreement for Jesus is understood to be separate from the club’s interest in Atletico de Madrid forward Julian Alvarez. The Spanish giants continue to be linked with Alvarez, but the signing of Jesus is not dependent on that pursuit.
The move gives Barcelona a forward with experience of playing at the highest level, while Arsenal part with a player who has been part of their squad across four seasons. Jesus’ record for the English club stands at 21 goals from 84 appearances.
Although injuries hampered his period at Arsenal, he now leaves the club on a permanent basis after Barcelona agreed to pay £8.6m for his services. His three-year contract means he is committed to the Spanish giants beyond the immediate transfer.
Barcelona’s confirmation settles the destination of Jesus, while the club’s separate interest in Alvarez remains a distinct matter. The two moves are not connected, with Jesus arriving from Arsenal regardless of what happens with the pursuit of the Atletico de Madrid forward.
The Brazilian’s transfer is therefore the latest confirmed step in Barcelona’s recruitment, while Arsenal see one of their forwards depart after four seasons. Jesus’ final record for Arsenal is 21 goals in 84 appearances, with injuries having played a significant part in limiting his time on the pitch.
At 29, Jesus now joins Barcelona on a contract running for three years. The £8.6m agreement, reported by Sky Sports, completes his permanent move from Arsenal and separates his arrival from Barcelona’s efforts to sign Alvarez from Atletico de Madrid.