Gabriel Jesus urges Arsenal for new contract after injury-hit spell

Goal reports Gabriel Jesus has urged Arsenal to extend his contract while opening up on injury struggles at the Emirates Stadium.

The Brazil forward is out of contract in 2027, with just under 18 months remaining, and has been linked with interest from Palmeiras, but he said he wants to stay to win trophies. Since joining Arsenal from Manchester City in 2022 he has missed more than 70 games through injury, the worst being an anterior cruciate ligament tear that kept him sidelined for most of last year. He said last month: 'In the first three months, I had a lot of doubts in my head, and then I could be more focused on what God wants from me. ... I'm so pleased. I feel more than ready. So, I'm here to say God saved my life.'

Jesus has played 107 times for Arsenal, scoring 27 goals and adding 21 assists, and has made 11 appearances this season with two goal contributions. He said his first target is to remain healthy and that 'my wish is to stay at Arsenal. I want to extend my contract... I want to win trophies with Arsenal.' He also backed team-mate Viktor Gyokeres, saying 'Vik is an amazing player.' Both Jesus and Gyokeres will hope to feature in Arsenal's away Champions League encounter at Inter Milan on Tuesday night, followed by a Premier League contest against Manchester United on Sunday.

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