Branchini Associati confirm Gabriel Jesus’ return
Branchini Associati have announced on Instagram that Gabriel Jesus is “returning to our family”, confirming the Arsenal and Brazil forward has re-joined the Italian agency’s client roster. The post describes a “new chapter” together and thanks their member André Aranha (@spyderrr11) for his collaboration on the move.
In the agency’s own words, Jesus is “ready to write a new chapter… full of excitement, passion, and great achievements” – a clear signal this is not just a paperwork update, but a long-term representation decision around the next phase of his career.
Branchini’s network has been linked with Jesus before during his Palmeiras rise, when major European clubs were monitoring his situation. Now, with Jesus established in England and entering a new stage at Arsenal, Branchini Associati positioning it as a “return” fits the narrative of renewing an earlier relationship rather than starting from scratch. Jesus was previously represented by Energy Sports from Brazil.
Gabriel Jesus at Arsenal: where things stand
Jesus has been with Arsenal since 2022 and remains a high-profile figure in Mikel Arteta’s squad. His fitness and long-term future have become regular talking points, and this representation move looks like part of a broader plan to manage what comes next – on and off the pitch.
Who are Branchini Associati?
Branchini Associati are a Milan-based representation firm led by veteran agent Giovanni Branchini. The agency is known for a relationship-driven model and a strong network across Italy and top European markets, often operating at the senior end of negotiations and cross-border transfers.
Branchini Associati’s post explicitly thanks André Aranha for his collaboration. Aranha is known publicly as a former Portuguese attacking midfielder who retired in 2024. The agency framing him as a “member/associate” suggests he played a practical role in reconnecting the parties and helping deliver the return to Branchini’s structure.
Branchini and Benfica’s Rui Costa: the optics of a well-connected network
Adding to the spotlight around the agency this week, Branchini Associati also posted that Giovanni Branchini met Rui Costa ahead of a match – a reminder of the long-standing relationships Branchini has maintained across elite European football. Does it mean something? Let's see...
