Former Barcelona scout Bojan Krkic senior has given his verdict on Gabriel Jesus as the Arsenal striker prepares to sign for Hansi Flick’s side.
Bojan compiled scouting reports on Jesus during his time at the club and has explained why he thinks the 29-year-old is a good fit for the German coach’s team.
“I bet a lot on him. The reports were very good. I went to see him twice when he was at City and there was talk that he could leave, before he left for Arsenal. And it wasn’t just me,” Bojan Krkic senior
told Sport. “He’s a very good player technically. He guides with both legs, drives the ball well and reacts very quickly in tight spaces.”
“Gabriel Jesus is not a static centre-forward, he can appear in all areas of the area and also drop to the wing. And that is precisely what Hansi wants: that they constantly exchange positions. The good thing about him is that he is very hardworking. He is a team player and works a lot on the first press. When he has to go to press, he really gets involved.”
Bojan also spoke about Jesus’s strengths and what he can offer Barcelona after he completes his transfer from the Premier League.
“He has a lot of mobility, he messes up the defense, he offers passing lines, he presses and he associates. Gabriel perhaps gives you even more in that associative game,” he added.
“It’s a golden opportunity. He has a mentality, he is aggressive when he plays, he has a change of pace and quality to finish. He can be a great success for the club.”
Jesus is expected in Barcelona for a medical and will then sign a two-year contract, with the option for an additional year.
