After Arsenal’s comeback, Gabriel Jesus shares a surprise with Man City fans.
After leaving Man City, where he had won four Premier League championships and scored 95 goals, Jesus was a well-liked figure. Since then, he has played twice against his former team, once at the Etihad Stadium and once at the Emirates.
Speaking with Brazilian YouTuber Cartoloucos, Jesus expressed his astonishment at being greeted with cheers by Manchester City supporters during his warm-up before a crucial match in the championship battle upon his return to the Etihad.
“I have played against City twice since I left.” People cheered as I walked onto the pitch to warm up’, he said.
“There isn’t that (booing and swearing) that you would have in Brazil. But it largely depends on the player’s profile, what he did during his time at the club and after.”
Gabriel Jesus earned respect during his time at Man City
Given his substantial contributions to Manchester City over the years and the fact that the team let him to go in order to sign Erling Haaland, there isn’t much cause for supporters of the team to despise Jesus.
When he signed, Arsenal wasn’t a title contender, but when they brought Jesus to the Etihad, they were. He has said that he is enjoying his stay in North London and that he has contributed to the reconciliation between the
With Emmanuel Adebayor storming across the Etihad pitch to enrage them after he scored against the Gunners for Man City and Robin van Persie also losing his popularity after a contentious move to Manchester United, Arsenal fans are all too familiar with the hostile receptions given to former players who join rival clubs. However, Jesus has done little to deserve the same level of animosity from his former supporters.
