Quotes from Gabriel Jesus

I played street football from the age of seven and later went into the varzea. Sometimes I'd play as many as three or four matches a day: I couldn't get enough of it. It'd get to the point when my muscles would cramp up.

I have the best family, and I receive the best guidance.

I was lucky because my mother worked extremely hard, and our family always had food to eat.

I have always enjoyed working hard, and that's why I try to give my best tactically as well as going forward.

When I spoke to some players that had already played in the Premier League, they said it was going to be very difficult, but I put in my head that by working hard, you can achieve your goals.

When the collective works, the individuals with show themselves.

When I left Palmeiras, it was sad but happy as well, with a title.

I want to win titles, and Manchester City is a club that is used to winning.

My dream in a City shirt is to win titles, to be happy, and to make all Manchester City's fans happy, too.

Sergio Aguero is a high-quality player. I'm a big fan of his, both of his football and his humility.

I remember when I was playing for Pequeninos, I'd see some of the kids after the match with their fathers, and I was alone. That was heavy for me. It marked me.

The No. 33 represents my own rise in football. It was the number of the first shirt that I wore at Palmeiras, so I feel a real affection for it.

I have two idols in my life - God and my mum.

I'm very connected to my neighbourhood. If I could, I'd take the entire Peri Garden neighbourhood to form a Jardim Peri in Manchester.

I can always improve.

She only praises me if I have done something worthy of praise. I am really happy to have a mum like that, who really cares. She always tells me the truth, and her sincerity helps me a lot.

I'm a normal lad. I've always been quite humble, and I like simple things.

I am a regular kid. I like the simple things, and I always want to improve.

From an early age, I tried to take in all the instructions of all the coaches I had.

My father left the family right after I was born, so my mother was working every single day to support me and my brothers.

I'm a normal person, and I like living this way - and always with a smile in my face.

Pep Guardiola is a very ambitious manager; that's a reason why he has been able to win all the trophies he has won in his career.

When I was younger, I always saw my friends with their mothers and fathers and felt a little jealous of them for having a father close by.

When I took the decision to join City, Pep Guardiola's call was very important. He called me, spoke to me about the project, and explained that I was going to be an important part of it. I felt very happy. The prestige of Manchester City's shirt is also very important.