Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is reportedly inching towards the exit door after another frustrating season under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
The Brazil striker, 24, joined City in January 2017 for an initial £27m fee before various add-ons. In his time in Manchester, Jesus has been a frequent source of goals for the club, having 88 to his name from 224 appearances. Despite that, he’s a man Guardiola does not quite see as trustworthy enough to command a regular run in the side.
Indeed, this season was always seen as a key campaign as far as Jesus was concerned. The departure – and ultimately sad retirement – of Sergio Aguero was expected to see Jesus play a more frequent role.
Indeed, while City tried – and failed – to sign Harry Kane last summer, Jesus suddenly found himself as City’s sole out-and-out senior centre forward. As such, a more regular role in the side was expected to follow.
As it goes, Jesus has fared little better this season than he has in previous campaigns. To that end, the former Palmeiras striker has made just 15 Premier League starts, with just one coming this calendar year. That has limited him to a mere 108 minutes on the pitch.
Striker not a regular for City
That’s with Guardiola opting instead to stick with his false nine attacking formation. Indeed, their goals have, in the main, come from the flanks. Riyad Mahrez (22) and Raheem Sterling (14) are City’s leading goalscorers in all competitions.
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