Former Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has spoken positively about his adaptation to life at Barcelona following his summer transfer. The 29-year-old joined the Catalan club on a permanent £8.6million deal after an injury-hit spell in North London.

Jesus has made a bright start, scoring two goals in his first four appearances for a Barcelona side that has won all seven of its opening La Liga games, putting them at the summit of the standings. In an interview, he reflected on his first month at the club and his reasons for feeling at home so quickly.

He said the club provided a structured plan to help him settle. "They gave us a plan for the days off and I trained a lot," Jesus explained. The forward added that familiar faces have been a big help, singling out former Manchester City teammate Joao Cancelo as the funniest player in the squad. The pair spent three years together at City, winning three Premier League titles and reaching a Champions League final.

"I have felt very good," Jesus said. "It was a month to adapt. I already knew some players I had played with, so it was good to get to know everyone."

Jesus left the Emirates after scoring 32 goals in 123 appearances across all competitions for Arsenal, a period during which his injuries record was a significant factor. He did help the club win a Premier League title during his time in England, but his spell was frequently interrupted by fitness issues. His departure came as Mikel Arteta's side continues its own strong start to the new campaign.

Arsenal currently sit second in the Premier League with 12 points from five games, having won four of their last five matches. They face a tough test next against fifth-placed Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium this weekend, a key fixture in their fixtures list.

Jesus is expected to feature for Barcelona in their next match against Getafe as the league leaders look to extend their five-point advantage at the top. The Brazilian's move has been facilitated by Barcelona's long-term interest, with manager Hansi Flick reportedly a key advocate for the signing, believing Jesus's versatility and experience would be a major asset for the squad.

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