Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus has signed a new five-year contract with the club on Thursday.
This will keep him at the club until 2023, and the player has committed his future to the Premier League champions.
Gabriel Jesus has 53 appearances for Manchester City so far.
The Brazilian forward arrived at Manchester City from Palmeiras in January 2017. So far, he has scored 24 goals and made 53 appearances for the club. After renewing the contract, Jesus told the club’s website,
“I would like to thank the fans for the welcome and for how well they have treated me, I can say that it was the best decision I’ve made in my life to come to Manchester City because whilst I’m here I’m improving as a professional and as a person.”
Jesus also revealed that manager Pep Guardiola played a vital role in bringing the Brazilian forward to Manchester City.
“Also thanks to the club for being so organised and focused since I arrived. Pep had an important role in my signing, but also the club. City is a huge club, and it is getting bigger and bigger, so I just want to say thanks for everything. I hope that I can keep making the fans happy.”
The sporting director of City, Txiki Begiristain added,
“Gabriel is undoubtedly one of the best young forwards in world football, so to have him commit his future to us is a huge boost. There’s so much variety in his game. I know how much Pep enjoys working with him and I am really looking forward to watching his development in the coming years.”
The player has played an immense role for Man City so far. However, the youngster had a difficult time with Brazil in the FIFA World Cup 2018.
His coach Tite highly trusted him, and he was preferred over in form Firminho. But, Gabriel failed to find the net in five matches. Manchester City will take on Chelsea in the FA Community Shield final on 5th August.