Gabriel Jesus transfers to Barcelona after accepting salary cut from Arsenal

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Gabriel Jesus transfers to Barcelona after accepting salary cut from Arsenal
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Gabriel Jesus completed a move from Arsenal to FC Barcelona on the summer transfer deadline day. The 29-year-old striker signed a three-year contract running through 2029. Jesus admitted to accepting a significant salary reduction to facilitate the transfer, noting the deal came together quickly after Barcelona failed to secure Julian Alvarez. Arsenal will receive an initial payment of €10 million, with potential add-ons bringing the total package to €15 million. The transfer agreement reportedly includes a 20% sell-on clause for the North London club. Jesus departs Arsenal after four years, during which he registered 32 goals in 123 appearances and contributed to the team winning five Premier League titles. His original contract at Arsenal was set to expire next summer.

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  • •Gabriel Jesus signed a three-year contract with Barcelona.
  • •The transfer fee consists of an initial €10 million plus €5 million in add-ons.
  • •The deal includes a 20% sell-on clause for Arsenal.
  • •Jesus scored 32 goals in 123 matches for Arsenal.
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  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Gabriel Jesus joins Barcelona after Arsenal struggles
  • 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Complete financial details: How much did Gabriel Jesus give up to join Barcelona?
  • 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Former Gunner admits he took pay cut to leave this summer
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Gabriel Jesus completed his move from Arsenal to Barcelona on Tuesday, and the Brazilian confirmed at his presentation that he accepted a significant salary reduction to get the transfer done. ESPN re...

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Gabriel Jesus revealed that he accepted a significant pay cut to join Barcelona this summer, putting his desire to move to the Catalan club ahead of a considerably higher salary at Arsenal.The Brazili...

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Gabriel Jesus has revealed he took a pay cut to leave Arsenal, signing for Barcelona on a three-year deal that reportedly contains a sell-on clause.Photo by David Ramos/Getty ImagesGabriel Jesus compl...

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