Gabriel Jesus prepares to sign for Barcelona

Gabriel Jesus is preparing to sign for Barcelona, marking a move away from Arsenal for the Brazil international. The development comes as the 29-year-old centre-forward delivers his first words before the proposed switch to the Catalan club.

Jesus is currently an Arsenal player and is valued at €17 million. His departure would end his spell in north London and open a new stage of a career that has already included moves between Brazil and England. No league position or recent form data is available to assess how the move would affect either club’s campaign.

The forward began his senior transfer history with a move from Palmeiras to Manchester City for €32 million in the 2016/17 season. He later joined Arsenal from City for €52 million in 2022/23. Before that, he progressed from Palmeiras Under-17s to the Palmeiras first team in 2014/15.

Jesus has also had injury entries for a knock and a groin strain. Those records form part of his Arsenal profile as he approaches the Barcelona signing. His nationality is Brazilian, and he remains listed as a centre-forward while the move is being completed.