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FC Barcelona signs Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal

Barcelona has reached a preliminary agreement with Arsenal for the arrival of Gabriel Jesus, marking a significant move in the transfer market.

31 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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FC Barcelona has reached a preliminary agreement with Arsenal for the signing of Gabriel Jesus, a Brazilian striker who has generated considerable excitement in the transfer market. This agreement comes at a time when Barça is preparing for a match against Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga, while activity in the club's offices intensifies with the closing of the transfer window.

According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the operation has a significant impact on Barcelona's squad, which was looking for an experienced center forward. Gabriel Jesus, who has had standout performances in his career with Manchester City and Arsenal, will join a team that needs to strengthen its attack.

Mundo Deportivo also notes that interest in Gabriel Jesus is not new. In the summer of 2022, the player was offered to several teams, including Real Madrid, which showed interest in signing him. Coach Carlo Ancelotti considered the inclusion of the striker in the team favorable, although the operation ultimately did not materialize due to administrative details related to his passport.

Gabriel Jesus, 29, has been a nightmare for Real Madrid in the past. In his previous encounters against the Madrid team, he has scored three goals and provided an assist, contributing to three wins and one loss for Manchester City against the Spanish club.

The impact of Gabriel Jesus's arrival at Barcelona could be considerable, given his experience in high-stakes matches. Barça fans hope that his addition will strengthen the team's offensive scheme, which has shown inconsistencies this season.

Meanwhile, Barcelona continues to work towards the end of the transfer window and more details about the signing are expected to be officially announced in the coming hours. The anticipation among fans is palpable, and everyone is keenly awaiting the outcome of this swift operation.

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