Is the 21-year-old striker a mumma’s boy? Well, watch the video and make your own judgement.
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus (R) (Photo: Gabriel Jesus/Twitter)
When you sign a bumper contract with one of the biggest football clubs in the world, who do you call first to break the news? Your mum of course! Gabriel Jesus– a bonafide mumma’s boy and world-class striker–certainly believes in that and he celebrated signing his two-year extension with Manchester City by FaceTiming his mother in Brazil.
The 21-year-old’s alomae celebration is well known and contrary to popular belief, it’s not a dig at a former girlfriend, rather a tribute to his mother.
Here’s the video of Gabriel FaceTiming momma Jesus:
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“This season is going to be amazing because you are the man!” @gabrieljesus33‘s mum knows! 🤩 #alomae #mancity pic.twitter.com/hnzrCzBg0t
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 3, 2018
Both speak in their native Portuguese but thanks to the English subtitles, it’s easy to follow what they’re saying.
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Jesus’ mum sees most of his games, but presumably prefers to live in her homeland and that’s why she’s not with her son right now.
The 21-year-old arrived at the Etihad Stadium in January 2017 and since then, has racked up 24 goals in 54 appearances for the Sky Blues.
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A regular with the Brazilian national side, the former Palmeiras striker has managed to dislodge club stalwart Sergio Aguero from City’s starting XI.
Contracted to City till 2023 at least, Jesus can now focus on Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Chelsea on Sunday.
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The 2018/19 Premier League season is around the corner and Pep Guardiola’s men are favourites to retain their league title, aiming to be the first team in a decade to do so.
City open their league defence with an away fixture at Arsenal on August 12.
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