Gabriel Jesus: Manchester City striker on the way to replacing Sergio Aguero after return from injury – here is his story
SunSport runs the rule over the pacey winger who has already been given quite the nickname
BRAZIL starlet Gabriel Jesus instantly looked one of the most exciting players in the Premier League following his £27m move from Palmeiras
Injury has curtailed his fast and furious start to his Etihad career, but Pep Guardiola already appears to prefer the samba star over Sergio Aguero as a long term option.
But what kind of player can we expect to see at the Eithad Stadium?
SunSport runs the rule over the pacey striker who has already been given quite the nickname in his homeland.
What sort of player is Gabriel Jesus?
IN Brazil he is being hailed as the new Neymar.
However, the 19-year-old is more of a winger. He has skill and pace.
Last term he was named Best Newcomer in the Brazilian league and is top scorer with ten goals from 16 games for Palmeiras.
Since arriving in England, he has proven himself to be an excellent poacher, netting three times in his first three starts.
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Why did Gabriel Jesus choose Man City over Barcelona?
THE teenager could have been playing alongside Neymar in La Liga but snubbed Barcelona because he wants to play for Guardiola.
The City boss has a well deserved reputation for developing young talent so City fans will be keen to see how good Jesus can become.
If reports from his homeland ring true, the Citizens rivals should be very afraid.
Will he track back, though?
BRUNO PETRI, his youth coach, reckons he’s a team player and an artist.
He said: “He is a boy who is easy to speak with and work with and who is different to the others in training, always giving more than 100 per cent.”
Guardiola is renowned for demanding every player contributes defensively and was not afraid to drop Sergio Aguero for a perceived lack of work rate.
Already Gabriel Jesus appears to be Pep's preferred long-term option.
