’25-goal season coming!’ – Arsenal fans react to Gabriel Jesus transfer
Robin Bairner
- 4 Jul 2022 11:22 BST
- 7 min read
Arsenal’s signing of Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City has generated a great deal of excitement around the Emirates club.
The Gunners were without a prolific striker last season and have since released Alexandre Lacazette following the expiration of his contract.
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Although Jesus does not arrive with a reputation for being a prolific scorer, there is nevertheless the expectation that he will provide a perfect outlet for his new team following a move that is worth an estimated £45 million (€52m).
Certainly, there are elevated expectations of the Brazil international forward among Arsenal fans, who are eager to see their side back in the Champions League, having missed out so frustratingly again on the top four this term.
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The prem isn't ready!
Welcome #GJ9 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/idftXY0oOU— Nawaf (@AfcNawaf) July 4, 2022
ArtetaBall next season
pic.twitter.com/7DsHBU77tC— P™ (@SemperFiArsenal) July 4, 2022
The best Brazilian striker in the PL
— Spanish Gooner (@elspanishgooner) July 4, 2022
Arteta putting Gabriel Jesus in attack that already has Saka, Nketiah, ESR and Martinelli. pic.twitter.com/hwD1VkYrZM
— AfcVIP⁴⁹ (@VipArsenal) July 4, 2022
25 goal season coming 😭🔥
— mkhulu om'ncane (@__Tshepo) July 4, 2022
Meanwhile, it was not lost on fans that his name could cause some confusion as he becomes the third prominent Gabriel in the squad.
Arteta calling Gabriel next season pic.twitter.com/3yRwAssOWI
— P™ (@SemperFiArsenal) July 4, 2022
Mikel Arteta each and everytime he calls Gabriel?
Gabriel’s: pic.twitter.com/WEMd0dEa43— J💫 (@JazsenA) July 4, 2022
Praise Jesus!
And, of course, there were the inevitable religious comparisons.
Christ, Jesus is finally here. Welcome Jesus and pass my regards to Mohammed and Gabriel.
— WelBeast (@WelBeast) July 4, 2022
And everywhere he went, a large multitude followed him, cos he went about doing good.
Jesus is here🥰 @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/OTxskTt3tt— HenryAFC (@henry_jnrr) July 4, 2022
We got Jesus and Mohammed at Arsenal, we are a HOLY football Club.
— Saliba 🔴 🇵🇸 (@SalibaEra_) July 4, 2022
I see what you did there @Arsenal 🥰
Welcome to Arsenal Gabriel Jesus🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/VCxiJonySv— HenryAFC (@henry_jnrr) July 4, 2022
Arsenal taking their time
But not everyone was happy, with this deal taking an age to get over the line.
y’all ruined the hype… stop taking so long to announce players pic.twitter.com/lAoySXsblh
— pushark (@asssnapushark) July 4, 2022
Took 300 years but still gassed pic.twitter.com/I1kqLP6UX8
— shayee (@shayeeofschlime) July 4, 2022
Took 300 years but still gassed pic.twitter.com/I1kqLP6UX8
— shayee (@shayeeofschlime) July 4, 2022
this admin pic.twitter.com/aQNrWeMkWN
— 🛸 (@killgaspar) July 4, 2022
Despite the pockets of negativity – most of which was not to be taken seriously – Arsenal fans are delighted with the capture of Gabriel Jesus.
