Barcelona's Reasons for Signing Gabriel Jesus

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Gabriel Jesus, a 29-year-old forward from Arsenal, is close to becoming a new player for FC Barcelona in the final stretch of the transfer market. The deal is around 10 million euros, and the Brazilian would sign for two seasons, with a third optional season if he passes the medical examination.

The process has progressed rapidly after the sports management headed by Deco activated an option that had been on the table for several seasons. Gabriel Jesus has accepted Barcelona's proposal, and Arsenal has given him permission to travel to Barcelona to complete the final steps of the deal.

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Gabriel Jesus accepts FC Barcelona's proposal

Barça's interest did not arise in this final market closing. The name of Gabriel Jesus had been offered in previous transfer windows, and Deco was aware of his contractual and sports situation before deciding to pursue his signing.

The forward had other possibilities to leave London during the summer but gave priority to FC Barcelona when he received their proposal. The Catalan club offers him a contract for two years plus an optional third year, a formula that limits the financial commitment with a player who turned 29 last April.

His last season was affected by his recovery from a serious injury to his left anterior cruciate ligament. Upon returning to competition, he played less than 1,000 minutes, scoring 6 goals and 2 assists.

Barça believes that his Premier League experience can facilitate his adaptation. Jesus arrived in English football in 2017 from Palmeiras, and since then, he has been at Manchester City and Arsenal, working with Pep Guardiola and later with Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal opens the door to a 10 million deal

Negotiations with Arsenal revolve around 10 million euros, a manageable amount for Barcelona's economic planning at this stage of the market. The deal still needs to pass the medical examination before being finalized.

The Brazilian would provide an alternative for various attacking positions. During his time in England, he has played as a center forward and also from the wings, with his professional career boasting over 150 goals between clubs and the national team.

His arrival also allows Barça to address an immediate need without investing as much as would have been required for a deal for Julian Alvarez. The option for the Atlético Madrid forward remains challenging and might be reconsidered in future transfer windows.

Hansi Flick adds experience to compete in LaLiga

Hansi Flick would have a forward accustomed to systems requiring pressure after losing possession and mobility outside the box, pending the completion of the deal. His main challenge will be regaining physical continuity after a period marked by knee injuries.

The signing would also be another move that Barça will need to register with LaLiga before the deadline. The reduced cost of the transfer provides the necessary leeway to complete the pending roster registrations.

The next step is in Barcelona: Gabriel Jesus must pass the medical examination and then sign his new contract. If there are no setbacks in these tests and the documentation is completed with Arsenal, the forward will be announced as the new Barcelona player before the market deadline.

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