Premier League: Arsenal sign Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus for £45 million
FirstpostJesus, who scored 95 goals in 236 appearances for City, has signed a “long-term contract” with Arsenal after deciding to leave the Premier League champions in search of more regular first-team action. London: Arsenal have completed the signing of Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus for a fee of around £45 million, the London club announced on Monday. “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.” Jesus was expected to fall down the pecking order at City had he stayed for the final year of his contract as the champions have bolstered their striking options with the signings of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez. “He’s a very intelligent guy and was an amazing player, so if he knows something he can teach me or the young players.” Arsenal have let senior strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette leave the club for free in the past six months.