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Over the weekend, it emerged that FC Barcelona<\/a> had made a move to sign Gabriel Jesus<\/a> from Arsenal to strengthen the No. 9 position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n After their efforts to sign Julian Alvarez all through the summer ended up futile, the Catalans quickly moved for the Brazilian as a likely stop-gap situation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Jesus arrived in Catalonia on Monday and is expected to be officially unveiled as a new Barcelona<\/a> player later today. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n Initial reports suggested that Jesus would sign for two seasons with an optional third year. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n However, according to the latest update from Mundo Deportivo<\/a><\/em>, the agreement will instead run for three guaranteed seasons, meaning the 29-year-old striker will sign a three-year deal with Barcelona<\/a> until the summer of 2029.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Jesus will sign a three-year contract. (Photo by James Fearn\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Jesus successfully completed his medical on Monday ahead of the move. Soon upon arriving in the Catalan capital, the striker addressed concerns over his fitness, insisting that his knee is \u201cperfect\u201d<\/a> following the ACL injury he suffered in 2025. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n While waiting for the announcement of the transfer, Jesus watched his new teammates thrash Rayo Vallecano from the Spotify Camp Nou\u2019s directors\u2019 box on Monday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Once his contract is signed, the Brazilian will begin working under Hansi Flick and will be registered with La Liga<\/a>, making him available for the next match against Valencia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n With Raphinha excelling as a No. 9 in the opening matches, he seems likely to continue as Flick\u2019s preferred starter, with Jesus arriving to provide depth in the position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Jesus at Camp Nou for Barcelona\u2019s match vs Rayo Vallecano. (Photo by David Ramos\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Concerns about his fitness, injury-prone nature and lack of rhythm are understandable, making the deal a gamble.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Nonetheless, at that fee, bringing in a player of Jesus\u2019 experience and pedigree, feels like a shrewd operation. Furthermore, the Brazilian international\u2019s style of play fits well into Flick\u2019s philosophy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n