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Gabriel Jesus explains Flamengo snub before joining Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 7:04 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Gabriel Jesus explains Flamengo snub before joining Barcelona

Summary

Former Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has disclosed his reasons for rejecting an approach from Flamengo during the summer transfer window. The 29-year-old opted to stay loyal to Palmeiras, where he began his career, before completing a last-minute move to Barcelona on deadline day. Jesus stated that while Flamengo expressed interest in him, his ties to Palmeiras prevented a deal. He has begun his stint in Barcelona positively, contributing four goals and one assist in eight appearances this season.

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•Jesus turned down Flamengo's offer due to loyalty to Palmeiras.
•He signed with Barcelona on deadline day for three years, until June 2029.
•His early contributions include four goals and one assist in eight matches.

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7:04 AMYahoo Sports — Former Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus explains why he snubbed Flamengo move before sealing transfer to Barcelona

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Former Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has revealed that he turned down an approach from Brazilian heavyweights Flamengo during the summer transfer window out of loyalty to boyhood club Palmeiras. Instead of returning to South America, the 29-year-old attacker completed a deadline-day switch from north London to Spanish giants Barcelona.
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