Gabriel Jesus reiterates his exclusive return to Palmeiras and denies any contact with Flamengo
Striker Gabriel Jesus, currently at Arsenal of Inglaterra, categorically denied rumors about negotiations with other Brazilian football clubs, including Fl
Gabriel Jesus - Foto: @dejesusoficialStriker Gabriel Jesus, currently at Arsenal of Inglaterra, categorically denied rumors about negotiations with other Brazilian football clubs, including Flamengo. The player, an idol of Palmeiras, the club that revealed him, reaffirmed his desire to return to the alviverde team. The statement was made in the midst of a recovery phase from a serious knee injury.
Speculation about the athlete’s future gained strength during the mid-year transfer window, when his name was linked to a possible move to reinforce the Rio squad. The striker, however, tried to clarify the situation and frustrate the expectations of other teams who dreamed of signing him. Ele made it clear that, in a possible return to the country, Palmeiras would be the only option.
The phase from Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal has not been the easiest, mainly due to the long period of inactivity due to the injury. The striker has been seeking complete reintegration into the London squad, which makes any movement in the transfer market, at this time, unfeasible. Sua priority is to fully restore your physical and technical condition in Europa.
Exclusive return to alviverde
Gabriel Jesus’s desire to return to Palmeiras is public and notorious, being an old dream of the fans and, according to him, mutual with the club. The striker’s connection with the team that designed him for world football is a determining factor in his future plans.
Still in relation to market rumors, the player was adamant in denying any conversations with Flamengo or any other national team. Ele lamented the circulation of baseless information in the media. The statement reinforces his emotional and professional connection with the São Paulo club, where he stood out before moving on to Europa.
The striker made history at Palmeiras and is considered one of the symbols of the team’s recent restructuring, which has become a protagonist on the national scene. Sua’s rapid rise from the bottom and the sale to Manchester City in 2017 paved the way for the appreciation of other young talents from Academia and Futebol.

Recovery and focus on the arsenal
Despite the declaration of love for the Brazilian team, Gabriel Jesus was realistic about the moment. The attacker highlighted that a return to the country is not imminent. The need to focus on recovering from his injury and readapting to the rhythm of the game with Arsenal are the main priorities.
He is in the process of gradually rejoining the English team, after nine months away from the field due to a knee injury. The caution regarding his return aims to ensure that he regains his best form without haste or new risks. The injury has been one of the most difficult periods of his recent career.
Physical rehabilitation is crucial for the attacker, who seeks to regain his place in the team led by coach Mikel Arteta. Arsenal, which competes at the top of Premier League, has the player in full shape for the rest of the season and European competitions.
Creates the base and historical reference
Gabriel Jesus’s trajectory is seen as a milestone in the recent history of Palmeiras. Ele was the first big name revealed at the base to be negotiated with an elite European club after the beginning of the partnership with Crefisa. Essa’s successful negotiation paved the way for the consolidation of other talents, such as Endrick and Estêvão, who followed the same path.
- His professional debut took place in 2015, the year in which Palmeiras won Copa from Brasil.
- In 2016, he was one of the pillars in Campeonato Brasileiro’s title campaign.
- The transfer to Manchester City placed him among the main Brazilian strikers active at Europa.
- His performance at the English club guaranteed frequent call-ups to Seleção.
Future projections without a defined date
Although returning to Palmeiras is a clear objective, the attacker did not set a deadline. The decision will be made based on your feelings and your professional status. The current priority is to fulfill his contract and achieve excellence in European football before considering a move to Brasil. Alviverde fans continue to hope that one day they will see their idol wearing the club’s shirt on the field again.







