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Gabriel Jesus explains decision to reject Flamengo move before joining Barcelona

Gabriel Jesus explains decision to reject Flamengo move before joining Barcelona
International Transfers · 23:40:54 - Tuesday, 3 November 2026

Former Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has revealed why he turned down a potential move to Flamengo before completing his transfer to Barcelona. The Brazilian forward, who previously played for Manchester City and Arsenal, opted for a switch to the Catalan club instead of returning to his home country. Details of his reasoning were not disclosed in the initial report.

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