Arsenal's Wait Is Over! Officially Sign Gabriel Jesus From Manchester City

JAKARTA – Arsenal officially signed Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City. He was tied to a five-year contract with Cannon London.

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Jesus. They reportedly got the Brazilian national team striker for 45 million pounds, or around Rp 816 billion.

"Gabriel Jesus has joined from Manchester City on a long-term contract," read a statement released by Arsenal on their official website.

Jesus will also wear the number nine shirt at Arsenal. This shirt was previously worn by Alexandre Lacazette who returned to Lyon on a free earlier this summer.

This number was previously worn by Jesus at City for three seasons. The same number at Arsenal made him follow in the footsteps of Lukas Podolski, the late Jose Antonio Reyes, and Nicolas Anelka.

"It's great to play for Manchester City," Jesus said as quoted by BBC Sport.

Jesus made 236 appearances and scored 95 goals for City. During his time with The Citizen he won a total of four English Premier League titles, three League Cups and the FA Cup.