GABRIEL JESUS is set to say an emotional goodbye to his native Brazil as he finally prepares to complete a lucrative move to Manchester City.
But he will not be arriving in the North West alone!
For South America’s latest star has revealed he will be bringing an entourage of family members with him to England to share the experience of playing in Europe’s biggest league.
The Sao Paulo-born Jesus also said he would bring his entire neighbourhood along for the ride if he could.
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He said: “If I could, I’d take all the ones who are with me since my growth. I’m much connected to my neighbourhood, Jardim Peri, every time I’m having a day off at home, I go there.
“’If I could, I’d take the entire neighbourhood there, and would make a Jardim Peri in England. It’s a place where I have peace.
“I’m going with my mum, my brother and taking two friends who are always with me, played football with me when I was small. I hope they help me a lot there.”
The 19-year-old agreed to join City in the summer for a fee of £28.6million but opted to stay at boyhood club Palmeiras until January.
His 12 goals helped fire them to their first Brazilian league title in 22 years, while his fine form prompted Brazil to come knocking and he now has four goals in six international appearances.
Such is the national team’s faith in their youngster, coach Tite handed him the famous No 9 shirt worn by the likes of Ronaldo, Romario and Pele before him.
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But Jesus wore No 33 for Palmeiras and revealed he has told City he wants the same number when he arrives at the Etihad.
He added: “I had told them it’s hard without the 33. I want this number because I used it since I was promoted at Palmeiras.”
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