Barça activates the alternative to Julián Álvarez and Hansi Flick already has his center forward

BarcelonaBarça has reached an agreement with Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal forward, for 80% of the footballer's rights in exchange for 10 million euros plus variables associated with titles and performance. The Brazilian had lost prominence in the "gunner forward line and has become a "market opportunity" to strengthen the attack, according to sources from the blaugrana club. Jesus' contract was set to expire in June 2027.

In this way, Hansi Flick now has a replacement at the point of attack after the departure of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. From Barça, the same sources assure that this signing is not incompatible with the intention of signing Julián Álvarez, but rather for "upcoming market windows".

The 29-year-old attacker, who will sign for two seasons with Barça and another optional one, could arrive in Barcelona this very Sunday and this Monday, according to specialized transfer market journalist Fabrizio Romano, would undergo a medical examination. The transfer market closes this Tuesday at midnight.

He arrived in Europe at the hands of Pep Guardiola

Jesus arrives from Arsenal, but in Europe, his career stands out above all for his time at City, under Pep Guardiola, where he arrived from Palmeiras in 2017. Even then, Barça had been interested in signing him, but it was the Manchester club who took him.

At City, he played 236 matches, scored 95 goals, and won 11 titles, including four Premier Leagues. With Arsenal, he has played 123 matches, scoring 32 goals. With Mikel Arteta's team, he won another Premier League, last season's.

With the Brazilian national team, Gabriel Jesus has 64 international caps and 19 goals. Among his main achievements are the 2019 Copa América and the Olympic gold medal from Rio 2016. He also participated in the 2018 Russia and 2022 Qatar World Cups.