Gabriel Jesus has admitted he is looking forward to working with Mikel Arteta again after signing for Arsenal, while he joins a long list of Gunners recruits in admitting that he adored club legend Thierry Henry as a youngster.
Speaking to Arsenal’s club channels, Jesus revealed that former Manchester City assistant coach Arteta played a key role in selling the project and convincing him to make the move to north London.
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Jesus said:
“We spoke a couple of times about the club, the players, the project and the future.
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.”
“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 added that he appreciated Henry as a child and he is relishing the chance to play for another ‘big club’.
“I followed Arsenal when I was young because of 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. 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.
I come to help, to learn as well and to try to do my best.”
During his unveiling on social media, Jesus added:
“Football, to me, is art. I want to play somewhere where I can express myself with a team that want to play the beautiful game, embracing the spirit of Brazilian football.
“I want to make people happy, and that’s why I’m here. Let’s make some memories.”
