Jesus, who scored ninety five dreams in 236 appearances for City, has signed a "long-term contract" with Arsenal after deciding to go away the Premier League champions looking for greater everyday first-crew action.
The Brazil international found out he changed into a large Arsenal fan as a teen, having been captivated by way of Henry at some stage in the France superstar's successful spell in north London. Now Jesus will follow in Henry's footsteps as the principle man in Arsenal's assault.
"I accompanied Arsenal once I turned into young due to Henry," Jesus said. "Obviously I didn't comply with too many European teams, but after I noticed some of the players that played right here, I was like 'Wow, this membership is large'. I'm so happy to sign for this large club. Since day one when I knew I ought to come to play for Arsenal, I was happy. I realize the group of workers, I understand some gamers, the Brazilian ones. I recognize there are plenty of top gamers."
Jesus became expected to give way the pecking order at City had he stayed for the very last yr of his agreement because the champions have reinforced their hanging options with the signings of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez. He is reunited with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who become Pep Guardiola's assistant at City earlier than he took fee on the Emirates Stadium.
"I'm very excited. The club has performed a first rate process to recruit a player of this stature," Arteta said. "I realize Gabriel in my opinion very well, and we all recognise him nicely from his time inside the Premier League and being definitely a hit right here. This is a role that is been on our radar for a long term now and we have controlled to get a player that we all desired, so I'm simply happy."
Admitting Arteta's presence at the Emirates become influential in his selection to enroll in the Gunners, Jesus stated: "We spoke a couple of times approximately the membership, the players, the venture and the future. I agree with 100 percentage in Mikel. I had a very good time with him before, he is a very good guy and a very good train as properly."
"He helped me a lot. We might usually stick collectively after the training classes and do a little completing or some thing. He's a totally smart man and was an great player, so if he is aware of something he can train me or the young players."
Arsenal have allow senior strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette leave the club without cost in the past six months. Despite handing Eddie Nketiah a new 5-year deal, Jesus is predicted to lead the line for Arteta's men as the Gunners goal to stop a six-yr absence from the Champions League.
The 25-year-antique received 4 Premier League titles among 8 main honours for the duration of his time with City after joining them in January 2017. Arsenal have already bolstered Arteta's squad with the signings of Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira, Brazilian teenage ahead Marquinhos and American goalkeeper Matt Turner.
