They Tried Very Exhausting – Arsenal Star’s Agent, Pettinati Confirms Curiosity From Chelsea

Arsenal striker, Gabriel Jesus’s agent, Marcelo Pettinati has confirmed that Chelsea tried to signal his consumer earlier than the participant determined to maneuver to the Gunners this summer season.

Jesus arrived as a marquee signing at Arsenal from Manchester Metropolis for a charge of round £45 million.

Chelsea, nonetheless, made a late try and rival Arsenal within the deal.

Chatting with journalist Freddie Paxton, Jesus’s agent stated (through Twitter): “Chelsea have been one of many groups that attempted to hijack the Arsenal transfer.

“They tried very exhausting within the remaining days to get him. By that time, we’d already chosen our new challenge.”

Chelsea are nonetheless within the switch marketplace for a brand new ahead this summer season after they allowed Romelu Lukaku to return to Inter Milan on a season-long mortgage deal this summer season.