Arsenal has completed the long-term signing of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Premier League champions Manchester City.
The fee for the 25-year-old is reportedly £45 million, and he will move to the Emirates after passing a medical and agreeing on personal terms. Jesus will take over the No. 9 shirt from Alexandre Lacazette, who left on a free transfer to Ligue 1 side, Olympique Lyon.
Gabriel Jesus, becomes the club's fourth signing of the summer, joining Fabio Vieira, Matt Turner, and Marquinhos.
Technical Director Edu said: “We are delighted that we have secured the transfer of Gabriel. Everyone who knows football well, knows the qualities of Gabriel Jesus.
"Gabriel is a player who we have admired for a long time now. He is 25 years old and an established Brazil international who has consistently demonstrated that he is a player at a very high level. We look forward to seeing him join up with his new teammates ahead of the new season. We all welcome Gabriel to Arsenal.”
Mikel Arteta added: “I’m very excited. The club has done a tremendous job to recruit a player of this stature. I know Gabriel personally very well, and we all know him well from his time in the Premier League and being really successful here.
"This is a position that’s been on our radar for a long time now and we have managed to get a player that we all wanted, so I’m really happy.”
Gabriel will wear the number 9 shirt and will join up with the Gunners squad for pre-season training soon.
