# Barcelona sign Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus for reported $11.6m on deadline day

Barcelona signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a deal until 2029 for a reported $11.6m on transfer deadline day.

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Barcelona signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on 2026-08-31, transfer deadline day, on a contract until 2029. [^1]

Gabriel Jesus will sign a two-year contract with FC Barcelona with an option for a third season. [^2]

FC Barcelona officially confirmed the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on Tuesday, the last day of the European transfer window. [^3]

Barcelona pursued Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid throughout the summer but Atletico refused to negotiate with the Catalan club. [^4]

Gabriel Jesus is scheduled to arrive at Barcelona-El Prat Airport on Monday at 3:05 p.m. local time for medical examinations. [^5]

According to Spanish press reports, the transfer agreement between Barcelona and Arsenal includes a fixed fee of 10 million euros plus variable components. [^6]

Gabriel Jesus faces the challenge of adapting to Hansi Flick's tactical system despite a history of injuries that caused him to miss 80 matches with Arsenal and the Brazil national team in the last three years. [^7]

Barcelona failed to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid because the club refused to open negotiations, making Jesus the alternative choice. [^8]

Gabriel Jesus said he was not offended about being Barcelona's second choice after Julian Alvarez and that his knee, injured in January 2025, is fully recovered. [^9]

Barcelona considered closing the transfer window without signing a new striker but decided against it after Raphinha scored five goals in three matches playing as a central forward. [^10]

Jesus suffered a serious knee injury in January 2025 that disrupted his career at Arsenal but confirmed his knee is no longer a problem and he is physically fit. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. Barcelona signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on 2026-08-31, transfer deadline day, on a contract until 2029. (Al Jazeera, News)
2. Gabriel Jesus will sign a two-year contract with FC Barcelona with an option for a third season. (RPP, News)
3. FC Barcelona officially confirmed the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on Tuesday, the last day of the European transfer window. (Record, News)
4. Barcelona pursued Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid throughout the summer but Atletico refused to negotiate with the Catalan club. (Al Jazeera, News)
5. Gabriel Jesus is scheduled to arrive at Barcelona-El Prat Airport on Monday at 3:05 p.m. local time for medical examinations. (RPP, News)
6. According to Spanish press reports, the transfer agreement between Barcelona and Arsenal includes a fixed fee of 10 million euros plus variable components. (Record, News)
7. Gabriel Jesus faces the challenge of adapting to Hansi Flick's tactical system despite a history of injuries that caused him to miss 80 matches with Arsenal and the Brazil national team in the last three years. (Record, News)
8. Barcelona failed to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid because the club refused to open negotiations, making Jesus the alternative choice. (Media Indonesia, News)
9. Gabriel Jesus said he was not offended about being Barcelona's second choice after Julian Alvarez and that his knee, injured in January 2025, is fully recovered. (Al Jazeera, News)
10. Barcelona considered closing the transfer window without signing a new striker but decided against it after Raphinha scored five goals in three matches playing as a central forward. (Media Indonesia, News)
11. Jesus suffered a serious knee injury in January 2025 that disrupted his career at Arsenal but confirmed his knee is no longer a problem and he is physically fit. (Media Indonesia, News)

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