Coach Mikel Arteta denied rumors this Friday about Gabriel Jesus’ possible departure from Arsenal. The speculation came after the Brazilian lost space in the starting team.
“I don’t know where the news about Gabriel Jesus’ departure comes from,” said the coach in a pre-game press conference against Bournemouth, which will be held this Saturday, at 8:30 am (Brasília time), at the Emirates Stadium, in the English Championship. . “We have no intention of letting Gabriel go,” he concluded.
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The striker was an absolute starter last season, however, after injuries and the arrival of German Kai Havertz, he lost his place in the starting eleven. According to the The AthleticArsenal would consider offers for the number 9 at the end of the season.
In his second year at Arsenal, Gabriel played 33 games, scored eight goals and provided seven assists. In the 2022/23 season, with the same number of games, Jesus found the net eleven times and made seven passes on goal.
Arsenal remain in contention for the Premier League title. The Gunners are leaders of the competition, with 80 points, but with one game more than Manchester City, who are in second place, with 79 points.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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