Gabriel Jesus has described the end of his time at Arsenal as abrupt and uncomfortable, saying he was eventually made to train away from the main group before completing his move to Barcelona in the late summer window.<\/p>\n
The Brazilian had already expected his role to shrink after Arsenal\u2019s Premier League title-winning season, with Kai Havertz and Viktor Gy\u00f6keres favoured in the No. 9 position. Even so, the manner of his departure clearly caught him off guard.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, the truth is, I was training, I did all the pre-season with Arsenal as normal Obviously, I knew already that probably I would not play there or get many opportunities, but nobody told me nothing,\u201d Jesus told SportyTV.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cWell, I am a professional. Obviously, I was training with the group. Then, from nothing, they put me to train away from the group.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, I was training, I was doing my maximum to be ready if I have a chance to play at a high level again. Then, obviously, in the last week, it was very quick.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe work with Deco, the president of the club, and my agent was amazing. In one day, it was sure that I would have the opportunity to come [to Barcelona]. I said yes, straight away, no matter what, and I am so happy to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jesus has already opened his account for Barcelona, scoring in Wednesday\u2019s 5\u20131 Champions League win over Feyenoord.<\/p>\n
He was not the only major name from Arsenal\u2019s title-winning squad to depart in the summer. Leandro Trossard was moved on to Be\u015fikta\u015f despite his importance last season, while Gabriel Martinelli was sold to Al Hilal for \u00a360 million ($81.5 million).<\/p>\n
Arsenal have used those sales to strengthen elsewhere, bringing in Bruno Guimar\u00e3es and Ezri Konsa for midfield and defence, while also moving for Christos Tzolis as a replacement for Trossard and Martinelli.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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