Former Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus scored for Barcelona on his Champions League debut for the La Liga club
Gabriel Jesus scored on his Champions League debut for Barcelona.
Gabriel Jesus scored on his Champions League debut for Barcelona(Image: (Photo by Adria Puig/Anadolu via Getty Images))
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Former Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko was among those to leave Gabriel Jesus a message of support after the Brazilian scored on his Champions League debut for Barcelona.
The 29-year-old, who left the Gunners on a permanent deal to join the La Liga giants, scored just two minutes and 12 seconds after coming off the bench in their 5-1 win over Feyenoord at the Nou Camp.
Jesus scored the fifth and final goal for Hansi Flick's side, scoring on his second appearance for Barca after making his debut against Valencia off the bench at the weekend.
The former Arsenal striker shared an image of him celebrating his goal against the Eredivisie side on social media, with Zinchenko leaving a red heart comment and an applauding emoji.
Jesus has played just 15 minutes of football over two games since his move to the Nou Camp, having hit out at Arsenal for making him train alone prior to the move, and he's still playing catch up with his fitness.
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Speaking to SportyTV, Jesus said: "So, the truth is, I was training, I did all the pre-season with Arsenal as normal. Obviously, I knew already that probably I would not play there or get many opportunities, but nobody told me nothing.
"Well, I am a professional. Obviously, I was training with the group. Then, from nothing, they put me to train away from the group.
"Well, I was training, I was doing my maximum to be ready if I have a chance to play at a high level again. Then, obviously, in the last week, it was very quick.
"The work with Deco, the president of the club, and my agent was amazing. In one day, I was sure that I would have the opportunity to come (to Barcelona). I said yes, straight away, no matter what, and I am so happy to be here."
Gabriel Jesus scored on his Barcelona debut
Gabriel Jesus scored on his Barcelona debut(Image: Getty Images)
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Arteta sent a heartfelt message about Jesus' departure during a recent press conference, saying: "Gabi’s gone to Barcelona, which I take the opportunity as well to give him a huge thank you.
"He was a massive contributor for us to change the dynamic and the energy in and around this club. I think when Gabi came in he brought this energy, this belief within, this aura, that’s really helped achieve what happened next.
"And now, yeah, he has an amazing opportunity to enjoy one of the biggest clubs in the world, and a beautiful place to live as well, and we are happy for him."
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