Palmeiras president Leila Pereira has publicly signalled interest in a return for Gabriel Jesus, telling the Arsenal forward that he will be “coming back home.” Pereira made the comments when asked to choose between Jesus and Cruzeiro striker Gabriel Barbosa in an interview with https:\/\/somosfanaticos.fans\/br\/futebol-europeu\/arsenal\/leila-pereira-garante-retorno-de-gabriel-jesus-ao-palmeirasRecord.<\/p>\n
Jesus spent a successful period under Pep Guardiola, claiming four league titles with Pep Guardiola\u2019s side and playing a prominent role in several of those triumphs, before leaving for Arsenal in 2022. His time in north London has been disrupted by injuries, most notably the ACL tear suffered at the start of the year, from which he is still recovering.<\/p>\n
Competition for attacking places at Arsenal has grown. The arrival of Viktor Gy\u00f6keres in the summer and the manager\u2019s fondness for Kai Havertz were noted in coverage of the club, putting Jesus\u2019s long-term role under scrutiny while he works back from injury.<\/p>\n
On the subject of a possible move, Pereira opened the door decisively. “Of course, Gabriel Jesus. And I\u2019ll say more. Soon you\u2019re coming back home, Gabriel! One day you\u2019ll return,” Pereira said, opening the door.<\/p>\n
Jesus remains contracted to Arsenal until 2027. Any decision on his future will depend on his form and fitness once he completes rehabilitation, likely at the start of next year. There have been no formal talks reported between Palmeiras and Arsenal about a transfer, but the club president has made clear that the former Palmeiras youth player remains on their radar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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