Gabriel Jesús lands in Barcelona for Barça move as he says his knee is perfect | OneFootball

Gabriel Jesús has arrived in Barcelona to undergo a medical ahead of a proposed move to Barça. Approval from club doctors would trigger an immediate announcement of a two-season deal running to 2028. According to Superdeporte, the fee is 10 million plus four or five variables, described internally as a market opportunity.

The checks are expected to be particularly thorough because of his injury history rather than the cost. He was seen leaving the private flights terminal at El Prat to begin the process.

On landing he said his knee was perfect and added that he was very happy. He arrived with luggage to settle in the city.

The forward’s Arsenal spell has stalled since he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in January 2025. He returned in December last year and has since featured in only 23 matches, scoring five, none of them completed. His record also lists a minor right knee lateral ligament and meniscus issue in 2022.

He is convinced he can pass the tests and compete for the starting centre forward position under Hansi Flick, where there are several contenders, with compatriot Raphinha the leading candidate. With time he might even regain his place in the Brazil squad.

He is not Julián Álvarez, but he offers Barça a penalty-area specialist before the window closes. Like the Argentine, he came into Europe via Manchester City in 2017.

Source: Superdeporte

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