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ARSENAL had to fend off interest from three other clubs to secure a deal for Gabriel Jesus.
The Gunners' new number nine had admirers around Europe but it was Mikel Arteta who managed to convince his old Manchester City pal to join him at the Emirates.
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Three other clubs tried to hijack the move, but Jesus only had eyes for Arsenal, according to journalist .
While the trio of suitors was not named, Tottenham and Chelsea were rumoured to be keen on his signature.
Jesus was a valuable member of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City squad, scoring 58 goals and providing 32 assists in 159 Premier League appearances.
He won 11 major honours including four Premier League titles and one FA cup.
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The Arsenal faithful will be hoping Jesus can bring that winning mentality to the Emirates .
He has penned a five year contract which will see him earn a reported £264,000-a-week.
Jesus' £45m transfer sees him become Arsenal's fifth most expensive transfer of all time.
Arteta will be able to use him in a variety of roles, with Jesus often played on the right hand side of a front three for Pep Guardiola.
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The arrival of the Brazilian will also provide much needed competition to Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah who will look to improve on an impressive latter end to the season.
Arteta has shown his belief in the 22-year-old striker by rewarding him with the number 14 shirt and a reported £100,000 a week contract.
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