“At Manchester City, he was never shown the love a player of his quality deserves” – Ronaldinho makes an interesting claim on Gabriel Jesus after Arsenal transfer × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 News At Manchester City he was never shown the love a player of his quality deserves – Ronaldinho makes interesting claim on Gabriel Jesus after Arsenal transfer By Varun Totadri Modified 20 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Ronaldinho lavishes praise on Arsenal's new acquisition and believes he will prove that he is one of the best players in the Premier League Barcelona and Brazil legend Ronaldinho has heaped praise on Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus. He has also given an insight into why the 25-year-old striker was unable to live up to expectations during his time with Manchester City. Jesus spent five-and-a-half seasons with City, during which he scored 95 goals in 236 appearances for the club. Following the departure of Sergio Aguero from the Etihad Stadium at the end of the 2020-21 campaign, Jesus was expected to become the club's first-choice striker. However, he was deployed out of position on the wings by Pep Guardiola. The Brazilian joined Arsenal in a deal worth £45 million this summer and has become the focal point of the club's attacks. Jesus has been reunited with former Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta, who has seemingly been able to get the best out of him and make the most of his abilities. Ronaldinho once claimed that his compatriot has the ability to surpass Lionel Messi as the world's best player but believes he was hindered during his time with Manchester City. The former Barcelona star lavished praise on Jesus, in an interview with The Mirror, after the striker's incredible start to life at the Emirates Stadium. "When Gabriel joined Manchester City I said he would go on to be one of the best players in the world. When he was given a chance, he showed what he was capable of, but at Manchester City he was never shown the love a player of his quality deserves. "At Arsenal he has been given the chance to be the focal point, he has been shown the love by the coach and the fans, and already he is repaying that. This season I expect big things from him, he will repay the love shown in him by showing he is not just one of the best players in the Premier League but also in Europe." Mirror Football@MirrorFootballEXCLUSIVE: Ronaldinho has claimed Gabriel Jesus will show he is among the best players in the world this season at Arsenal @NeilMcLemanmirror.co.uk/sport/football…8613EXCLUSIVE: Ronaldinho has claimed Gabriel Jesus will show he is among the best players in the world this season at Arsenal @NeilMcLemanmirror.co.uk/sport/football… Jesus enjoyed a sensational pre-season with Mikel Arteta's side, scoring seven goals in five games. He produced an impressive performance in Arsenal's 2-0 draw with Crystal Palace. The Brazilian striker then scored two goals and provided two assists in the Gunners' 4-2 victory over Leicester City last weekend. Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko could potentially make Arsenal title contenders New arrivals have boosted the Gunners Arsenal were one of the favorites to finish in the top four of the Premier League midway through the 2021-22 campaign. However, a lack of quality and squad depth resulted in the Gunners suffering a massive slump in form towards the end of the campaign. They ended up finishing fifth in the Premier League table. Arteta's side have addressed a number of their issues by signing Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos, and Matt Turner. The arrival of Jesus and Zinchenko could, however, be the major difference maker this season. GOAL News@GoalNewsGabriel Jesus has been ??????? what Arsenal needed to take their team up a level 3855201Gabriel Jesus has been ??????? what Arsenal needed to take their team up a level The Brazilian forward's work-rate, speed, intensity, and link-up play have added another dimension to the north London club's attack. Zinchenko's defensive solidity, composure on the ball, and ability to make an impact in the final third have also elevated Arsenal's gameplay. The duo have arguably been the club's standout players in their opening two Premier League games. Arsenal were expected to mount a serious challenge for a place in the top four this season. However, Arteta's side could potentially be title contenders if Jesus and Zinchenko continue improving and help the Gunners elevate their performances. Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Liverpool and other EPL GW 10 fixtures! Click here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Akshay Saraswat × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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