Former Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has opens up to about the special bond he’s already made with the Arsenal fanbase.
The Brazil international swapped the Etihad Stadium for the Emirates Stadium this summer, and has made a great start with Mikel Arteta’s side.
Jesus was interviewed by Rio Ferdinand for BT Sport and he spoke about the difference between Arsenal and City supporters.
‘In the first days when I signed here I went to a Brazilian restaurant,’ Jesus said.
‘I was waiting in my car outside, and a lot of Arsenal fans came to say welcome to the club.
‘It is different at Manchester City of course. City have had a lot of impact in the last 10, 15 years. Arsenal before that had a lot [more]. It’s different, you know.
‘I feel that welcome, the way they come to talk to me. They are supporting you to the end. Exactly [it gives me confidence].
‘I was happy with the fans at City as well, but it’s different.’
“In the first days when I signed here I went to a Brazilian restaurant, and a lot of Arsenal fans came to say welcome to the club.” 👋 @gabrieljesus9 opens up to @rioferdy5 about the special bond he’s already made with the Arsenal fanbase 🫶#RioMeets pic.twitter.com/e5sWtWn64E
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 6, 2022
It’s clear how happy he is with life at Arsenal as he praised the love he’s feeling from the Emirates crowd.
Jesus had a successful career at City, but it seems he clearly feels like he’s part of something a bit more special at an historic club like Arsenal.
