Deco says Gabriel Jesus fit Barcelona’s plan after Álvarez bid failed

Barcelona’s summer offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez failed after Atlético said it would not sell, and Deco indicated the club had moved on. He described Gabriel Jesus, initially not in Barcelona’s plans, as fitting the same mobile No. 9 profile.

Barcelona have started the season strongly without Álvarez, with Raphinha leading the charge as the club’s No. 9.