According to Sport, FC Barcelona have signed Gabriel Jesus on a deal worth just €10 million, an agreement with virtually no financial risk attached.

After Atletico Madrid refused to sell Álvarez to Barcelona, sporting director Deco quickly activated a backup plan, presenting Hansi Flick with multiple alternatives to strengthen the attacking line during the current season, right before the transfer window closed.

Among those options was the possibility of signing Gabriel Jesus, a striker who had been a Barcelona target a decade earlier when he was playing in Brazil, before Manchester City brought him to Europe.

His playing style has always appealed to Barcelona, and he is no longer a key player under Mikel Arteta at the English club, with limited playing time. Another factor that helped Barcelona choose this Brazilian forward is that, given his track record, experience, and abilities, the investment is modest. At just €10 million and with wages deemed acceptable after salary cuts were negotiated, it represents a deal with virtually no downside.

Before arriving at Barcelona, Jesus had attracted interest from several Saudi Arabian clubs. If he ultimately fails to adapt to Barcelona's style of play, he would likely move to Saudi Arabia next summer, allowing the club to recoup its investment. The Jesus deal carries minimal financial risk for Barcelona and represents a safe move: if he performs well, he stays; if he fails to impress the team, Saudi Arabia awaits.

In the opening matches of the season, the Brazilian forward has vindicated Deco's decision as a shrewd one. Flick has brought him on as a substitute four times, and in just 41 minutes, he has responded with the goal-scoring instinct he has carried throughout his career, netting decisive goals in the Champions League against Feyenoord and in La Liga against Racing Santander.

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