Zico declares Man City attacker Gabriel Jesus \'can be among greatest in Brazilian history\'

Published on: 30 May 2017

Manchester City attacker Gabriel Jesus is being backed to become a Brazilian great - by Zico.

Brazil legend Zico claims he was not "surprised" by Gabriel's instant impact in the Premier League.

"I was not surprised because I've taken the word 'surprise' from my football dictionary. Nowadays, we see everything that happens all around the world, so you can no longer be surprised," Zico told ESPN FC.

"He's a boy that was Brazilian champion playing for one of Brazil's biggest teams and became the Brazilian national team's No. 9 at 19.

"I guess everybody could see that he wasn't going to feel the difference of moving to England and playing for City, which is a spectacular team.

"If he continues to grow, he has everything to achieve that. He demonstrates everyday that he's a great professional, with fantastic quality.

"Gabriel is a player who pursues success with hard work and competence. He has everything to become one of the greatest in Brazilian football history."

Source: tribalfootball.com

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