Gabriel Jesus has completed his £45 million move to Arsenal from Manchester City, joining the club on a five-year deal.
The 25-year-old joins after a five-year spell at Manchester City where he won four Premier League trophies and scored 58 goals.
Jesus admitted, in his first interview as an Arsenal player, that the chance to link up with Mikel Arteta again was an opportunity he couldn't pass up.
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"We spoke a couple of times about the club, the players, the project and the future," Jesus said to Arsenal.com.
"I believe 100 per cent in Mikel.
"I had a very good time with him before, he’s a very good guy and a very good coach as well.
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“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.”
Jesus also admitted he was a big fan of Thierry Henry when growing up, a factor that has seen many players join Arsenal over the years.
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“I followed Arsenal when I was young because of [Thierry] Henry,” Jesus added.
“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.
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"Since 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.
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"I come to help, to learn as well and to try to do my best.”
Jesus will join a growing core of Arsenal players at the Emirates Stadium, with defender Gabriel and winger Gabriel Martinelli already at the club.
“Since my first day at a professional team with Palmeiras I had that mentality which comes from inside of me, my heart. I started to play to win with Palmeiras, then the Brazilian Olympic team and national team, and then City.
“We have to go at it with everyone together, there’s no other way to win things. When you have a good relationship outside of the pitch, inside works automatically, and that’s my mentality.”
Topics: Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Transfers
Padraig Kavanagh