Gabriel Jesus, Barcelona’s blockbuster deadline-day signing, hit the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper today for an individual training session, and you just know everyone’s on pins and needles. This Brazilian forward is already putting in the work, even though the rest of the squad wasn’t holding a joint training session on Wednesday. Talk about dedication, right?
Solo Grinding Before the Big Show
This solo grind is just the beginning for Jesus. Tomorrow, Thursday, is when things really get real: he’s finally expected to link up with his new teammates for the first time. That’s also his first shot to actually get some ball work in on the pitch. You know he’s itching for it! The buzz around the club is intense, and for good reason. The report from Mundo Deportivo spills the tea that Jesus could be included in the squad for Barcelona’s fourth La Liga fixture of the season. That means a potential debut against Valencia, with Hansi Flick’s side hitting the road to face them at Mestalla. Imagine that, a potential maiden appearance in the Blaugrana shirt, but let’s be real, the final call always rests with manager Hansi Flick. Can he be ready in time? The stakes are high.
From Injury Purgatory to a €14 Million Bet
This isn’t just about a new signing, it’s about a serious comeback story. Jesus wrapped up pre-season with Mikel Arteta over at Arsenal, where he featured in three matches but didn’t clock a full 90 minutes in any of ’em. His only pre-season goal came during the Trofeu Costa Brava when Arsenal squared off against Girona. Remember that serious knee injury, a cruciate ligament tear, that kept him out for nearly a year? He finally got back into action in December 2025, and he spent the whole second half of last season gradually getting his rhythm back. Arsenal went on to win the Premier League and even made it to the Champions League final, where they lost to PSG, though Jesus didn’t feature in that final. But here’s the kicker: his increasing involvement late in the campaign means he arrives at Barcelona fully recovered from those injury woes. Barcelona shelled out €10 million in fixed payments, plus another €4 million in variables, bringing the total to a hefty €14 million for their man. He’s locked in on a three-year contract that runs until 2029. That’s a serious investment in a player who’s been through a lot.
So, will Hansi Flick pull the trigger and unleash the 29-year-old Brazilian this weekend against Valencia? The anticipation is absolutely electric for his maiden appearance in Blaugrana colors, and we’ll all be watching to see if he’s ready to explode onto the scene and prove that €14 million was a steal.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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