Why Barcelona Turned to Jesus, and Why Álvarez Could Still Sign for Them
- FC Barcelona signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for about 10 million euros on a contract until June 2029.
- Barcelona originally targeted Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid, but Atlético refused to negotiate, accusing Barcelona of making an illegal approach to the player.
- Gabriel Jesus accepted being a backup plan and emphasized his commitment to hard work and playing football.
- Coach Hansi Flick praised Jesus's high-pressing style and regarded him as a fitting reinforcement following summer departures.
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Barcelona have not given up on the target to transfer Julian Alvarez, despite failing to realize the deal with Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer period.The Catalan club insisted for a long time on the Argentine striker, but Atletico Madrid refused to sell the player to a direct rival in La Liga, despite the desire Barcelona to bring him closer to the Camp Nou. As an alternative, Barcelona decided to transfer Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal. …
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Gabriel Jesus: I'm happy to be plan-B to Julian Alvarez
Madrid, 1 Sep (EFE).- After three months of vorage and tension between the Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona, Julián Alvarez continues in the red-white ensemble; nothing changed for him either on the last day of the deadline, with the desired return of Dani Ceballos to the Betis, pending the inscription, which is made for [...] The entrance Julián Alvarez stays, Ceballos takes direction to the Betis and the Barça registers Gabriel Jesus was first…
The Brazilian recalled that ten years ago he was able to reach the Catalan club and responded about the frustrated hiring of the Argentine
Barcelona have not given up on their goal of signing Julian Alvarez, despite failing to reach an agreement with Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window. The Catalan club insisted for a long time on the Argentine striker, but Atletico Madrid refused to sell the player [...] Read More... The post Barcelona does not give up on Julian Alvarez, another attempt is expected in the next transfer window appeared first on Albeu.com.
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