After switching teams to join the Gunners from Manchester City, the Brazil striker is getting ready to start a new chapter in his Premier League career.
Gabriel Jesus, a Brazil international, has been spotted at the Emirates Stadium wearing his new jersey. Gabriel Jesus’ £45 million ($54 million) deal to Arsenal is currently being finalized.
The 25-year-old striker has been a prolific member of the Etihad Stadium team for five and a half years, scoring 95 goals and winning four Premier League championships, but it’s time for a change of pace.
Jesus is prepared to continue his English football journey by moving to north London in the wake of Erling Haaland’s signing at City and the heated rivalry for other attacking positions.
What number will Gabriel Jesus wear at Arsenal?
Jesus has been pictured with an Arsenal jersey on his back and, as expected, appears to have been handed Arsenal’s No.9.
Who has previously worn No.9 for Arsenal?
That shirt has become available in the Gunners’ ranks following the departure of Alexandre Lacazette as a free agent.
The France international, who has re-joined former club Lyon this summer, had graced that jersey since 2017-18.
Prior to that, Arsenal’s No.9 spot was filled by Lucas Perez, Lukas Podolski, Chu-young Park, Eduardo and Julio Baptista.
Heading even further back and the likes of Jose Antonio Reyes, Francis Jeffers, Davor Suker, Nicolas Anelka and Paul Merson have also taken that number in the Premier League era.
Jesus is accustomed to having No.9 on his back, having spent the last three seasons filling the role at City, while he has also donned No.33 for the Blues and former club Palmeiras.
