Gabriel Jesus’ move to Arsenal has been confirmed by both clubs. The News Chronicle late last month reported on the 25-year-old Brazilian’s completion of medicals and agreement on a five years deal for a fee of around £45m. Jesus has been handed the number 9 Jersey which was previously worn by Alexander Lacazette who has returned to Lyon this summer.
Jesus lauded his new Manager Mikel Arteta, with whom they spent three years together at Manchester City.
“We spoke a couple of times about the club, the players, the project, and the future. I believe 100 per cent in Mikel. I had a very good time with him before, he’s a very good guy and a very good coach as well.
“He helped me a lot [at Manchester City]. We would always stick together after the training sessions and do some finishing or something. He’s a very intelligent guy and was an amazing player, so if he knows something, he can teach me or the young players.”
Technical Director Edu said: “We are delighted that we have secured the transfer of Gabriel. Everyone who knows football well knows the qualities of Gabriel Jesus.
“Gabriel is a player who we have admired for a long time now. He is 25 years old and an established Brazil international who has consistently demonstrated that he is a player at a very high level. We look forward to seeing him join up with his new teammates ahead of the new season. We all welcome Gabriel to Arsenal.”
Gabriel’s arrival is coming few weeks after Mohamed Elneny renewed his contract with the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta added: “I’m very excited. The club has done a tremendous job to recruit a player of this stature. I know Gabriel personally very well, and we all know him well from his time in the Premier League and being successful here.
“This is a position that’s been on our radar for a long time now, and we have managed to get a player that we all wanted, so I’m really happy.”
