The manager of Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, has eliminated any chances of Gabriel Jesus transferring to a different club during the January transfer window. Jesus first played in Wednesday in a 3-0 Champions League victory over Club Brugges in the 62nd minute as a substitute after being absent for 11 months with a serious knee injury.
The Brazilian attacker also had difficulties in winning a starting place, and summer arrival Viktor Gyökeres is back to his fitness, and Kai Havertz is nearly there. In their absence, Arteta tried things by putting midfielder Mikel Merino in their absence as an interim centre-forward, which aroused the speculation that Jesus would want to leave the club to win a spot in Brazil’s squad in the upcoming world cup.
Nonetheless, Arteta ruled out any exit in January. No, I would not think that, particularly with the circumstances we are in at the moment, said the manager. Gabby has worked so hard to be where he is again, and this time it is to be with us.
The 25-year-old striker displayed some of his talent in his appearance as a substitute and Arteta emphasized the need of having such a player in the team. A player that has contributed so much and when he arrives with the same passion that he had the other day, then he is definitely a player that must be pushing and aiming [to start], that is for sure, said Arteta.
Since Arsenal is concentrated on the domestic and European tournaments, the presence of Jesus gives it a sense of depth and versatility in attack. His return is a good thing to the Gunners, as it gives them a chance to realize that he can get back on his feet and will be able to fight to secure a regular position with Gyokers and Havertz.
The remarks of Arteta ensure the fans and the player himself that the future of Gabriel Jesus in the club is not jeopardized and that he is not going to leave the club in January. It is now up to the striker to slowly regain form and become a central figure in the title hopes of Arsenal.
