Arsenal icon Gilberto Silva has lauded Mikel Arteta for the "great" transfer of Gabriel Jesus. The 25-year-old was heavily linked with an exit from Manchester City this summer, with London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur said to have been among those interested in the striker.
But it was the Gunners who walked away with the Brazil international's signature after agreeing a £45million deal with Pep Guardiola's side. And, Jesus, who has penned a five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium, is already enjoying life at Arsenal as he more than justifies Silva's kind words.
The Brazilian, who's scored three goals in two pre-season clashes this summer, has been described as a 'great' signing who can become a talisman at the club. Speaking to Sky Sports, Silva said of Jesus' move to Arsenal: "Very happy for him, very happy for Arsenal. I think he is the kind of player who deserves to be in a club where he has the condition to play for the whole season.
