{
  "id": 5028385,
  "title": "Transfer deadline: ‘I lowered my salary to join Barça’ – Jesus speaks after leaving Arsenal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/transfer-deadline-i-lowered-my-salary-to-join-barca-jesus-speaks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T05:47:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/02/transfer-deadline-i-lowered-my-salary-to-join-barca-jesus-speaks-after-leaving-arsenal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona secured the services of Gabriel Jesus, a Brazilian forward, on transfer deadline day. The 29-year-old striker departed Arsenal after the conclusion of his contract. Jesus disclosed that he significantly reduced his salary to finalize the move to Barcelona. The Catalan club paid £8.6 million upfront, with an extra £4.3 million in performance-related bonuses. Jesus committed to a three-year contract with Barça's coach Hansi Flick. Speaking to the media, Jesus expressed his excitement about joining a prestigious club. He credited his agent Deco and Barça's president for making the transfer possible. Jesus emphasized his belief in God and his dedication to attaining his dreams. The Brazilian forward acknowledged the efforts of all parties involved in making the transfer a reality. Jesus stated that he was grateful for the opportunity to play for Barcelona, considering the challenges he faced during his time at Arsenal.",
  "summary": "Barcelona’s latest acquisition, Gabriel Jesus, has disclosed that he significantly reduced his salary to facilitate his transfer to Camp Nou. Jesus, who was in the final year of his contract with Arsenal, made the switch from the Emirates Stadium to Camp Nou on transfer deadline day. The Brazilian forward addressed the media for the first […] Transfer deadline: ‘I lowered my salary to join Barça’…",
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        "published": "2026-09-02T05:26:17.000Z"
      },
      {
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        "published": "2026-09-02T06:33:50.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}