Gabriel Jesus Trains Separately Before Barcelona Transfer

Gabriel Jesus disclosed that Arsenal abruptly separated him from his teammates for training shortly before his £8.6 million transfer to Barcelona. He was excluded from Arsenal’s squad for the first two matches of the season amid growing speculation about his future.

Jesus stated that he had trained normally with the squad throughout pre-season and was surprised when he was instructed to train alone. He mentioned that he was prepared to play at a high level and that the negotiations with Barcelona were swift and efficient, leading to his decision to join the club.

Jesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and made 123 appearances, scoring 32 goals and providing 22 assists during his tenure. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, praised Jesus for his significant contributions to the club, noting his positive impact on the team's energy and belief.

Jesus has already debuted for Barcelona, playing the final 10 minutes in a 5-0 La Liga victory over Valencia.