Gabriel Jesus takes major pay cut to seal Barcelona move | OneFootball

Gabriel Jesus has completed his move to Barcelona, becoming the latest addition to Hansi Flick’s squad at the Camp Nou.

According to Goal.com, the 29-year-old accepted a significant salary reduction to make the transfer happen, and has been officially unveiled late in the summer window.

Leaving the Premier League after spells with Arsenal and Manchester City, Jesus called the switch a long-held ambition and said the club also worked hard to land him.

He admitted the move had looked unlikely a month ago, credited his faith for the opportunity and stressed he is eager to help as Barcelona reshape their attack.

There had been rumours that Barcelona initially focused on Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, but Jesus said he is untroubled by suggestions he was not the first choice, adding that only doubts over his character would bother him.

Addressing fitness concerns after knee problems last season, he said medical checks were positive and that his knee is no longer an issue.

Flick has described him as a top-class striker who offers versatility across the front line. He arrives as the seventh signing of a busy summer that also brought in Anthony Gordon and Rodrigo Hernandez, and could feature both centrally and wide.

Reflecting on the final negotiations, Jesus praised Barcelona’s efforts and said he kept working hard at Arsenal, even when training away from the main group, before the chance to join Barca emerged.

Source: Goal.com

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