Gabriel Jesus avoids defining future at Arsenal after Premier League victory

Após scores the winning goal against Crystal Palace in the last round of Premier League, this Sunday (24), Gabriel Jesus gave an exclusive interview to ESPN without clarifying his plans for the coming months. The attacker only has a contract with Arsenal until mid-2027, but left it open whether he will remain at Londres or look for a new team.

Jesus spoke about the emotional impact of his recovery from a serious injury during the season. The player spent a good part of the year away and, upon returning, acted as a substitute for Gyökeres in most matches. Apesar of the obstacles, did not rule out his ability to perform at a high level.

Contrato uncertain and personal perspectives

The Brazilian was frank when commenting on the situation he faced. “There is a lot of talk about the future and I am very sincere. Não is easy for a player who always seeks to evolve and help on the field with what is happening”, he declared. Jesus reinforced his respect for his coach and teammates, highlighting that he keeps his mind focused on work.

Quanto to the next steps, Jesus was direct: “Deus belongs to the future. Ainda I have a one-year contract with Arsenal. Eu I want to play, I want to demonstrate to myself that I can play at a high level”. Sua response suggests openness to discussions, but without immediate commitments about staying or leaving.

Retorno after injury and current performance

Jesus highlighted his own evolution since returning to the pitch. “I had my contribution when I came back. I was going to return calmly to many Para, it would take longer. But, since Champions’s first game, I came back with everything, without suspicion, and I played most of the games”, he stated. The striker mentioned the mental difficulty of dealing with reserve periods even after overcoming a significant injury.

Recent performance has made him optimistic about his capabilities. “Today, I could have scored two, three more goals. Isso shows me that I am still a player who can play at a high level even with such a serious injury”, he revealed. Jesus also mentioned his ongoing mental and physical preparation work to stay in shape.

Key milestones in Jesus’s recovery include:

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• Retorno on the field after prolonged injury in the 2024/2025 season
• Participação in Champions League matches since the first game after returning
• Atuação as starter in decisive engagements such as Premier League’s final round
• Manutenção with offensive rhythm despite periods as a substitute

Pressão and Arsenal resilience

Jesus responded to criticism about Arsenal allegedly “popping up” at Premier League’s pivotal moments. Ele contextualized the difficulty of winning the English league after 22 years without the title. “It’s not easy. Estamos speaking of the most competitive league in the world, which has giant teams and teams that fight for the middle of the table can take points from you, it’s a very difficult league”, he argued.

The attacker highlighted that the pressure experienced by the team reflects the correct work carried out. “This shows that we have been working in the right direction and that Deus has blessed the path,” he said. Ele balanced the title celebration with preparation for the club’s next big challenge.

Foco in the Champions final against PSG

With Premier League conquered, Jesus turned attention to the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. “This year was a testament to the resilience, not only of Premier League but also reaching the Champions League final for the second time,” he noted. The Brazilian praised the group for its ability to deal with multiple pressures in a challenging season.

“This group is to be congratulated, this squad is to be congratulated. Agora is to celebrate Premier League, which we have been looking for a lot. From Monday and Tuesday, it is to focus on PSG”, he concluded. The sequence of objectives makes it clear that Arsenal continues to have high ambitions on two competitive fronts.