Palmeiras president Leila Pereira has stated her desire to bring the Arsenal striker back to his boyhood club, which might lead to a spectacular comeback for Gabriel Jesus. Since signing with the Gunners in 2022, the 28-year-old attacker has suffered a terrible string of injuries. His most recent anterior cruciate ligament tear in January has kept him out of action for the last ten months.
Jesus has not played competitively this season, and the Brazilian’s chances of regaining a regular starting position appear to be dwindling as Viktor Gyokeres currently leads Mikel Arteta’s team’s line. Jesus’ stay in north London is anticipated to end this summer, according to The Sporting News.
In an interview with writer Paloma Tocci, Pereira expressed her adoration for the former Palmeiras player and alluded to a potential reunion. “Jesus, Gabriel, of course. I’ll add more. Gabriel, you’ll be returning home soon! You’ll come back one day,” she remarked.
His second such setback, an ACL injury earlier this year, raised more questions about his long-term future at the Emirates Stadium.
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It is also believed that Everton and Flamengo are keeping an eye on the situation. However, Arsenal’s willingness to agree to a price for a player with time still on his contract will determine whether or not a January transfer occurs. Patrick Vieira, the former captain of Arsenal, thinks the team has become a serious contender as a result of their summer hiring.
Jesus announced on social media in March that he had finished the first seven weeks of his recovery programme. Since then, he has resumed his training at the Sobha Realty Centre.
But according to Mikel Arteta, the manager of Arsenal, Jesus might not be fit for selection until January. “He had major surgery that was going to take him many, many months,” Arteta told reporters earlier this month.
In January 2025, Jesus told club media that he wanted to win the Premier League with Arsenal. Before coming to the Emirates Stadium, the Brazilian won four different English titles with City.
