Barcelona and Arsenal have now exchanged documents for Gabriel Jesus, with the Brazilian striker closing in on his move to Camp Nou.
we understands the agreement is worth €10 million fixed plus €4 million in add-ons, while Arsenal will retain a 20% sell-on clause.
Jesus is expected to land in Barcelona tomorrow for his medical tests before completing the contract-signing formalities.
The 29-year-old will sign a contract running until June 2028, with Barcelona holding an option to extend the agreement beyond that date.
Softfootball reported yesterday that Barcelona had reached an agreement with Arsenal for Jesus, with the forward authorised to travel for his medical after the Gunners decided to allow him to leave before the transfer window closes.
Jesus had already fallen down the pecking order in North London and was no longer training with Arsenal’s first team amid competition from Kai Havertz and other attacking options.
His departure now appears imminent as Barcelona look to add another experienced centre-forward to their squad.
The Catalan giants turned to Jesus after failing to complete a deal for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, with the Brazilian viewed as an attractive alternative because of his experience and versatility.
Jesus can operate as a central striker or from wider attacking positions, giving Barcelona additional flexibility in the final third.
Jesus joined Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 and initially played a major role in Mikel Arteta’s plans. However, recurring fitness problems, including an ACL injury suffered in 2025, disrupted his progress and limited his opportunities.
Having now recovered from the serious knee injury, Jesus is expected to begin a new chapter in Spain if he successfully completes his medical.
For Arsenal, the €10m package allows the club to move on from a player who had become a peripheral figure while creating space in their squad.
With documents now exchanged, the medical and contract signing are the final major steps before Jesus officially becomes a Barcelona player.
