Evening Standard
UK · 4 hrs ago
Gabriel Jesus makes Barcelona admission after Arsenal transfer exit
The Brazilian was one of Arsenal's highest-paid players, earning in excess of £250,000-a-week.That proved problematic when it came to interested clubs making a move for Jesus this summer, but he lowered his demands and a €15m package with a sell-on clause was agreed between the two clubs."I took a significant salary drop, but it's a dream to be here," Jesus confirmed at his presentation on Tuesday afternoon."But it wasn't just me who had to make an effort to get the transfer over the line, Barca also played their part.Gabriel JesusAFP/Getty"If you had asked me one month ago, I would have said it was unlikely this would happen. At 29, I didn't think I would have the chance to come to Barca."When I started to think it was a real possibility, I was so excited."Jesus was also keen to allay fea
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