Arrival of Gabriel Jesus to Man City excites Guardiola

Manager Pep Guardiola can barely contain his excitement at the arrival of Brazilian Gabriel Jesus who Manchester City signed in the summer.

Jesus moved to the Etihad ahead of other European clubs after a personal call from Guardiola, but has yet to arrive in Manchester due to the Brazilian league not concluding until December.

But his current side Palmeiras are top of the league with Jesus netting 11 times in 22 appearances so far in this campaign.

The Brazilian will join up with his team mates in the New Year but he has already broadcast his ability with the national team scoring four goals, including two on his debut in September against Ecuador.

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“The club decided to buy him and we are so happy, the guy is 19, 20 years old playing number nine for Brazil, it means a lot,” Guardiola said.

“We are so happy he is here, I am sure he is going to help us, not just this season but in the future of this club. From my point of view, I just want to help him, to build him.

“He will arrive with Fernandinho and Fernando and the other Brazilian players to help him to adjust and adapt as soon as possible. We are looking forward to him coming and being with us.”