Arsenal handed Jesus a five-year contract when he arrived and it still has three years left to run, but they have an open mind to letting him leave. Jesus has struggled with knee and hamstring injuries this season and believes he can return to top form in 2024/25. “This season has been tough – I missed pre-season, had surgery again and then had a couple more injuries,” he said. “I’m doing my best to help the team, and hoping to stay fit so I can do a full pre-season this summer.

He brought so much belief and energy to that team, Arteta said. “He needs to step up in those moments. He’s done that. That’s when a player becomes accountable for the team.

He’s paramount. He has changed our energy. These games are for big players. He has shown that tonight.”

Arsenal have three matches left in the Premier League this season for Jesus to make an impact before he will turn his attention towards international duty with Brazil.

He is expected to make the squad for the Copa America, which will run from June 20 to July 14 in the United States. *Join our new WhatsApp community* *and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.

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