Hansi Flick Reacts to Barcelona's Surprise €10 Million Signing of Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal

Barcelona Secures Gabriel Jesus in Last-Minute €10 Million Deal

Barcelona shocked many by signing Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for a surprisingly low fee of €10 million. The Brazilian forward, aged 29, joined the Catalan club on a two-year contract finalized just before the transfer window closed.

Jesus was present at Camp Nou to witness his new team’s impressive 5-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano, a win that kept Barcelona’s flawless start to the La Liga season intact with three straight wins. He will be officially introduced as Barcelona’s sixth major addition of this summer’s transfer period.

Flick Expresses His Surprise at the Bargain Deal

Head coach Hansi Flick admitted he did not expect Arsenal to let their striker go so late in the transfer window for such a modest price. Speaking to ESPN, Flick said, "I was a little surprised we had the opportunity to get him. I really love him, I like his style to play football; it fits with our style. I think he can help us a lot in the games."

Deco's Role and Barcelona’s Summer Recruitment

Sporting director Deco played a key role in bringing Jesus to Camp Nou. This signing follows a busy summer where Barcelona also secured Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Rodri, Joao Cancelo, and Dominik Livakovic. Flick praised Deco’s efforts, saying, "For us, he can be an important player, so thanks to Deco because again he made an excellent job."

Previously, Barcelona sought to sign Julian Alvarez to strengthen their attack but faced rejection from domestic rivals Atletico Madrid, who refused to negotiate.

Deadline Day Expectations and Upcoming Fixtures

With the transfer window closing Tuesday evening, Barcelona remains open to adding a centre-back but time is running short. When asked about further arrivals, Flick replied, "I don’t think so, but we will see."

Now fully integrated, Jesus and Barcelona will focus on their next La Liga match against Valencia at Mestalla.

• Match: Valencia vs Barcelona
• Date: 6 September 2026
• Time: 16:15

• Upcoming Premier League Match for Jesus’ Former Club: Arsenal vs Chelsea
• Date: 6 September 2026
• Time: 17:30