TransferMirror FootballUnverified source· 1 Sept 2026
Jesus joins Barcelona, unfazed by Alvarez backup role
Gabriel Jesus lands at Barcelona as their alternative to Julian Alvarez, and he's perfectly fine with it.
Gabriel Jesus
player
Player
Gabriel Jesus
From
Arsenal
To
Barcelona
Fee
£12.85million (could reach)
Contract
Three years
What happened. Gabriel Jesus signed a three-year contract with Barcelona after leaving Arsenal, with the fee potentially reaching £12.85million.
- Jesus admitted he doesn't mind being second choice to Julian Alvarez.
- Barcelona wanted Alvarez, but Atletico Madrid refused to deal with them.
- Jesus rejected a move to Napoli before joining Barca.
“A week ago I received a message that it could happe”
— Gabriel Jesus
Jesus was frozen out at Arsenal and now starts fresh in La Liga.
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