Gabriel Jesus shirt number: Arsenal confirm new £45m signing will wear No9 at the Emirates

Arsenal Unveil New Signing Gabriel Jesus
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Jonathan Gorrie4 July 2022

Arsenal have confirmed Gabriel Jesus’ squad number after finally announcing his £45million arrival from Manchester City.

The 25-year-old has penned a five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium, becoming Mikel Arteta’s fourth arrival of the summer transfer window after deals for Marquinhos, Matt Turner and Fabio Vieira.

After passing a medical, Jesus has been handed the No9 shirt at Arsenal, recently vacated by Alexandre Lacazette following the latter’s return to former club Lyon on a free transfer.

Previously, the shirt has been worn by the likes of Lucas Perez, Lukas Podolski, Chu-young Park, Eduardo and Julio Baptista.

Jesus will compete with Eddie Nketiah for a starting berth in Arteta’s attack, while he is also capable of operating in wider positions.

Last season, the Brazil star scored eight goals and registered as many assists in 21 Premier League starts and represents a major signing for Arsenal, having long since been identified as Arteta’s leading offensive target.

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