Gabriel Jesus is a cheerful man after finishing a switch to Barcelona from Arsenal on switch deadline day. The Brazilian has signed a three-year contract with Hansi Flick and is wanting ahead to getting began with Hansi Flick’s facet.
Barcelona unveiled Jesus at Camp Nou following the completion of his transfer and he had a lot to say concerning the problem awaiting him at his new membership.
Listed here are one of the best bits from his information convention.
Jesus on signing for Barca
Per week in the past I acquired the message that it may occur. I used to be very joyful and all the things went properly. After I began to suppose that it may come true, I used to be very excited and joyful. I’m actually wanting ahead to coaching and enjoying.
It wasn’t simply me; Barça made an enormous effort to make this signing occur. Sure, I took a giant pay reduce, however for me, this can be a dream. It’s greater than that. In the event you’d requested me a month in the past, this chance would have been very troublesome. At 29 years outdated, and after all the things that’s occurred these previous two years, having the prospect to play for Barça is simply due to God. I’m thrilled and I at all times need to assist. After I came upon I may come right here, I knew I needed to play for Barça.
I spoke with Rapha when all the things was already accomplished. All of it occurred in a short time. He wrote to me and I spoke with him. I additionally spoke with Cancelo, who’s an excellent pal of mine. I do know Rodri and Eric from Manchester Metropolis. I spoke with everybody. Solely good issues concerning the dressing room.
Jesus on being Plan B to Alvarez
It doesn’t trouble me. It offends me once they say I’m not good and it bothers me to not play soccer. Now I’ve had an actual probability to be right here. A number of years in the past I additionally had it, however life took me down one other path. I at all times need to do higher, I’m a man who works so much.
I haven’t spoken to the coach but about techniques and what he desires from me. We’ll discuss all the things this week. I’ve my very own qualities. I’m not right here to enhance as a result of they’re implausible right here, they’re excellent. Everybody has a variety of high quality, not simply the strikers, wingers, or midfielders. I’m only one extra participant who may also help.
I can play each inside and outside. Lately, soccer may be very centered on statistics and assists. I’m at all times prepared to assist nonetheless I can. My place is striker, however I’ve additionally performed so much on the wing.
