Gabriel Jesus reached the peak of his technical career during his time in the Premier League, but for some time now, the Brazilian has been unable to maintain the same level of effectiveness he demonstrated earlier in his career. Precisely because of this, there is currently a strong rumor in the Brazilian press about the possibility of the striker leaving the Gunners soon.
Current indications suggest that Gabriel Jesus is likely to leave Arsenal in the next transfer window. Although he is currently sidelined with a serious ligament injury and is not expected to return until early next year, the striker has lost his place in Mikel Arteta's team, who are now looking to release him from the payroll.
Gabriel Jesus getting closer to joining Flamengo
Flamengo is keen to sign the 28-year-old as it looks to strengthen its attack. According to the latest reports, Gabriel Jesus is also keen to return to his home country in search of regular playing time ahead of next summer's World Cup, and a move to Brazil could revitalize his career.
The versatile forward came up through the Palmeiras youth system and gained notoriety at the club before transferring to Manchester City in early 2017. After five seasons under Pep Guardiola, he moved to Arsenal in the summer of 2022. The Gunners invested a significant amount to sign him, hoping he would become a key player in the team's future. Although he was important in his early years, the Brazilian did not have the expected impact, and recent injuries have not helped his situation either.
More recently, Jesus' role in the squad became more of a rotation option before his ligament injury, which has kept him out since then. Although his return is scheduled for January, he is no longer part of Mikel Arteta's plans. Arsenal has given up on the 28-year-old, who still has more than 18 months left on his contract. They are willing to let him leave in the winter transfer window in order to free up wages for potential signings.