Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Barcelona Sign Gabriel Jesus From Arsenal Until 2029
Barcelona has signed Gabriel Jesus, a Brazilian soccer player, from Arsenal.
His contract with Barcelona lasts until 2029.
Reports say Barcelona paid about 10 million euros for him.
Barcelona wanted Julian Alvarez first, but Atletico Madrid would not negotiate.
Jesus said he was not upset about being the second choice.
He said joining Barcelona was a dream.
He had a serious knee injury in January 2025 but says he has fully recovered.
Barcelona's coach believes Jesus can fit well into the team's style and help the club score goals.
Barcelona signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a deal running until 2029.
Spanish media reported that Barcelona paid Arsenal about 10 million euros.
Jesus joins after Barcelona failed to negotiate Julian Alvarez's transfer from Atletico Madrid.
The 29-year-old has scored 32 goals for Arsenal and 95 for Manchester City.
Barcelona said Jesus will strengthen an attack affected by the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
- Who
- Barcelona and Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus; Arsenal is the selling club.
- What
- Barcelona signed Jesus on a contract through 2029.
- When
- The transfer was announced on Tuesday.
- Where
- The transfer involves Barcelona and Arsenal.
- Why
- Barcelona wanted to strengthen its attack after losing Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres and failing to sign Julian Alvarez.
- Contract
- Gabriel Jesus signed with Barcelona until 2029.
- Reported fee
- Spanish media reported a transfer fee of about 10 million euros ($11.5 million).
- Age
- Jesus is 29 years old.
- Arsenal record
- Jesus scored 32 goals for Arsenal over four seasons.
- Manchester City record
- He scored 95 goals for Manchester City over six years.
- Injury
- Jesus suffered a serious knee injury in January 2025 and said he has recovered.
- Barcelona's summer signings
- Jesus is Barcelona's seventh signing of the summer.