FC Barcelona: Gabriel Jesus reveals he lowered his salary to join Barça

FC Barcelona’s new signing, Gabriel Jesus, revealed that he accepted a significant salary reduction to facilitate his arrival in Catalonia. The Brazilian forward, who was entering the final year of his contract with Arsenal, left the Gunners to join Barça in the final hours of the summer transfer window. A few days after his transfer, the 29-year-old player appeared before the media for the first time in his new colors. It was an opportunity for him to notably discuss the efforts made to finalize his departure from London.

According to Football.London, FC Barcelona paid £8.6 million to Arsenal to secure the services of the Brazilian international. This amount could rise to £12.9 million thanks to various bonuses linked to his performances. By agreeing to lower his salary demands, Gabriel Jesus thus facilitated the completion of the deal. Having arrived at Arsenal in 2022 after his time at Manchester City, the Brazilian now begins a new chapter of his career at the Catalan club. Barça hopes that his experience and offensive versatility will effectively strengthen Hansi Flick’s attacking sector.