Após scored the winning goal over Crystal Palace in the last round of Premier League, this Sunday (24), Gabriel Jesus gave an exclusive interview to ESPN without giving concrete guidance about his future at Arsenal. The Brazilian striker has a contract until mid-2027 with the Gunners, but left open the possibility of looking for a new team.
Sinceridade about the present and future prospects
“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”, began Jesus. The player acknowledged the difficulties of the season, marked by a long recovery from an injury, which kept him sidelined for much of the year.
Quando returned to commitments, Gabriel Jesus was a reserve in most games, with Gyökeres as the first option in attack. Apesar also highlighted his commitment to the institution. “I’m very respectful, I respect the coach a lot, my teammates especially. Eu had my contribution when I came back”, he stated.
The Brazilian highlighted his performance upon returning to the competition. “For many, I would come back calm, it would take longer. But, since the first Champions game, I came back with everything, without suspicion, and played most of the games. Não is easy mentally, I had resilience and respected the coach”, he added.
What lies ahead
Quando asked directly about his plans, Jesus adopted a reflective stance. “Deus belongs to the future. Ainda has a one-year contract with Arsenal. Eu wants to play, I want to demonstrate to myself that I can play at a high level”, he highlighted. The statement indicates that the player prioritizes remaining in competitive conditions, regardless of where this occurs.
The attacker also evaluated his individual performance in the duel against Crystal Palace. “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 declared, suggesting that his recovery is progressing well.
Jesus mentioned ongoing mental work to stay on track. “I have my head on straight, I think every day about how to keep my head on straight, train hard and stay strong,” he added.
Resiliência of Arsenal and focus on Champions
Gabriel Jesus responded firmly when asked about the pressure that Arsenal had been under for allegedly “popping up” at Premier League’s decisive moments. The Brazilian highlighted the difficulty of winning the English title.
“It’s not easy to be champion of Premier League. Estamos speaking of the most competitive league in the world, which has giant teams and the teams that fight for the middle of the table can take points from you, it’s a very difficult league”, he argued. Ele also highlighted the institution’s recent history.
“Competing against a team that has been winning without as much pressure as we have, after 22 years, with so many stars, so many brilliant players who didn’t make it, it’s normal for the pressure to come”, assessed Jesus, putting into perspective the weight of this achievement for the London club.
The attacker highlighted the importance of collective performance. “This shows that we have been working on the right path and that Deus has blessed the path. Esse year was a testament to the resilience, not only of Premier League but also reaching the Champions League final for the second time,” he said.
Próximo challenge: PSG at Champions
Gabriel Jesus highlighted the merit of the Arsenal squad after this successful campaign. “This group is to be congratulated, this cast is to be congratulated. Agora is to really celebrate Premier League, which we have been looking for a lot”, he concluded.
The focus now turns to the next big challenge. “From Monday and Tuesday, we focus on PSG”, he concluded, mentioning the Liga Campeões final that awaits Arsenal.
The interview revealed Gabriel Jesus balanced between satisfaction with the immediate achievement and uncertainty about his next professional steps, leaving it open whether he will remain at Londres or seek new directions.