Neymar has congratulated Gabriel Jesus on his Barcelona move. As the Brazil forward parted ways with Arsenal to sign a three-year deal with the La Liga giants, Neymar was visibly delighted to see his national teammate join one of his former clubs. The Santos FC superstar spent his prime days at Barcelona and achieved memorable success, including winning the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League. But for Jesus, it marks a fresh challenge as he arrived in Spain after spending nine years in the Premier League, first with Manchester City and then Chelsea.
Neymar’s Message For Gabriel Jesus After Barcelona Transfer
FC Barcelona officially announced Gabriel Jesus as their latest signing after reaching an agreement with Arsenal for the Brazilian forward. The 29-year-old has signed a contract that will keep him at the Catalan club until June 30, 2029. Jesus arrived in Barcelona on Monday to complete the final stages of the transfer, including his medical examination.
Having previously undergone major knee surgery, the 29-year-old said he was fully fit and that his knee was “perfect”. Barcelona subsequently completed the necessary paperwork and formalities before confirming the deal on Tuesday, making Jesus their new No. 9 after his four-year spell at Arsenal.
Neymar wished Jesus “good luck” after Barcelona officially confirmed the transfer. The Santos forward shared the announcement on his Instagram Stories and wrote, “Boa sorte, mlkinho” (“Good luck, little one”).
« Bonne chance, mon gars 😍 »
Neymar 🇧🇷 sur l’arrivée de Gabriel Jesus 🇧🇷 au Barça. 💙❤️
📲 Instagram pic.twitter.com/7TITltHHhm
— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) September 2, 2026
Why did FC Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus?
Barcelona signed Gabriel Jesus to add proven experience and versatility to their attack after their pursuit of Julian Alvarez failed to progress. The Brazilian can operate as a central striker or from wider positions, giving Hansi Flick another flexible attacking option. Jesus also arrives with extensive top-level experience after spells at Manchester City and Arsenal, having won five Premier League titles.
Barcelona agreed a reported €10 million (£8.6m) transfer fee, with additional bonuses potentially included. Jesus could make his Barcelona debut when Hansi Flick’s side meets Valencia in a La Liga fixture on September 6.
