Expresses His Admiration For Gabriel Jesus: Arteta: Outstanding Professional, Great Work Ethic

JAKARTA - Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta was so enthusiastic about welcoming a new player to his team, Gabriel Jesus. Arteta did not even deny his admiration for the Brazilian striker.

Gabriel Jesus officially became part of the Gunners on Monday, July 4 after being bought from Manchester City for 45 million pounds or IDR 817 billion. With Arsenal, Jesus signed a contract for the next five years.

The presence of Jesus in the London Cannon received a warm welcome from Arteta. The reason is, the coach knows the 25-year-old striker well because he was at the same club, Manchester City.

With that experience, Arteta knows very well how Jesus performs on the pitch. He was also amazed by the figure of the player who is now part of the team and is ready to welcome him.

“I think it's a package. The person, the smile. Then he (Gabriel Jesus) is an extraordinary professional, has a great work ethic and deserves to be greeted with enthusiasm," said the Spanish tactician as quoted by Tribalfootball, Tuesday.

Arteta also did not doubt the sharpness of the attacker in front of the opponent's goal. He sees the former Palmeiras player as one of those goal-hungry strikers who are accustomed to winning.

"I think he is setting a different standard in the next game," said Arteta.

Jesus is Arsenal's fourth new player, in the latest edition of the transfer market. Previously, the Gunners had signed Marquinhos, Fabio Vieira, and Matt Turner.