Gabriel Jesus said he rejected an approach from Flamengo during the summer transfer window before completing a deadline-day move from Arsenal to Barcelona and signing a contract with the club. His comments set out why he would not consider the Rio de Janeiro side.
Jesus details Flamengo contact
Jesus said Flamengo wanted to speak to him during the summer. Speaking to TV Bandeirantes, the Brazil international said: "They wanted to talk to me, but I politely said: 'I really appreciate the contact, but just as there are players from Flamengo's youth academy that you want to come back, I'm also a product of Palmeiras' youth system.'"
Only Palmeiras in a return to Brazil
The attacker also said only Palmeiras would be considered if he returns to Brazil. He added: "I am Palmeiras, my mind is Palmeiras, 100% Palmeiras in a possible return. I don't know when."
Early Barcelona numbers
GOAL reported that Jesus has contributed four goals and one assist in his first eight appearances in all competitions during the 2026-27 campaign.
