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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Joseph McBride

Gabriel Jesus' amazing journey from painting the streets to becoming Arsenal's new star

Arsenal are set to announce the signing of Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City after the Brazilian completed his medical in London on Tuesday.

Jesus joins Arsenal on a five-year deal, after the two Premier League rivals agreed a deal worth £45million for the striker. It's been an inspiring journey for the 25-year-old, who joined City at the age of just 19 after being signed from Brazilian side Palmerias.

The four-time Premier League winner is now ready to become Arsenal's main man, and was always keen to reunite with Mikel Arteta after the pair developed a close relationship while the Spaniard was at City. But it hasn't always been sunshine and rainbows for Jesus, as just nine years ago he was seen painting in the streets of Sao Paulo.

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