Kevin De Bruyne has revealed why he gave Gabriel Jesus the penalty that sealed his hat-trick against Watford - and said he hopes to play with him many more times in future. That was a pertinent remark from the Manchester City midfielder, as there have been strong rumours that Jesus is seeking an exit from the club next season, when the expected arrival of two more strikers - Julian Alvarez and possibly Erling Haaland - will squeeze his opportunities even further.
Jesus has burst into goalscoring life in April, with seven goals in his last six games, to give the City hierarchy plenty to ponder in terms of summer incomings and outgoings. And he has made himself first choice for big games, starring in both league clashes with Liverpool scoring in one of them, and also being a key man in the 4-3 win over Real Madrid last week.
After his last performance in the Bernabeu two years ago, when he was man of the match and scored as City won 2-1, he is also in line for another start as the Blues defend that lead. And De Bruyne hinted that he would love to see him stay, saying: “He's been amazing.
