Gabriel Jesus joined Arsenal for £ 45 million from Manchester City. the 25-year-old was assigned the number Jersey following the departure of Alexandre Lacazette on a free transfer to Lyon.
Jesus will be the fourth Brazilian in the Arsenal squad along with Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhães, and new signing Marquinhos. Gabriel Jesus won four Premier League with Manchester City.
The Brazilian International was unveiled officially as an Arsenal player on Monday and had already joined Mikel Arteta’s side for pre-season. He is expected to play his first game on Friday in a pre-season game against Nurnburg.
Watch the full video of Gabriel Jesus’ first day at Arsenal embedded here:
Gabriel Jesus in his first interview with Arsenal revealed Mikel Arteta’s influence in his decision to join Arsenal.
He said via the Arsenal official website: We spoke a couple of times about the club, the players, the project, and the future. I believe 100 percent in Mikel. I had a very good time with him before, he’s a very good guy and a very good coach as well.
“He helped me a lot [at Manchester City]. We would always stick together after the training sessions and do some finishing or something. He’s a very intelligent guy and was an amazing player, so if he knows something he can teach me or the young players.”
The Brazilian international revealed that has been following Arsenal since was in Brazil because of Thierry Henry.
Jesus added: “I followed Arsenal when I was young because of [Thierry] Henry.
“Obviously I didn’t follow too many European teams but when I saw some of the players that played here, I was like “wow, this club is big.” When I played against Arsenal I was looking at the Emirates and it was a very good stadium, so I’m very excited to play here.
“I’m so happy to sign for this big club. From day one when I knew I could come to play for Arsenal, I was happy. I know the staff, I know some players, the Brazilian ones. I know there are a lot of top players. They are young and I’m still young as well, so I am so happy to be here to help. I come to help, to learn as well, and to try to do my best.”
