Arsenal player torn between Flamengo and Palmeiras: “It hurts me” | OneFootball

Friend of Several Flamengo Players, Gabriel Jesus is a Palmeiras Youth Academy Graduate

Cheer for his friends or for the club that developed him? Gabriel Jesus, Arsenal (ENG) striker, faces this dilemma on the eve of the Copa Libertadores final. A former teammate of several Flamengo players, the athlete who came up through Palmeiras admitted that he will be rooting for the São Paulo team with a ‘heavy heart’.

— As a fan, we have three (Libertadores). Now there’s another chance to become the greatest Brazilian team (the first to win four). Let’s see, it’s a big fight. My support hurts a little, because I have some friends at Flamengo — said Gabriel Jesus, in an interview with GE.

— In fact, I played with Filipe Luís, with Alex Sandro, with Danilo, with Rodrigo Caio as well. And with Jorginho, who is a great friend, he was there with me. I was talking to him about this yesterday. But… Palmeiras, right? My support is exclusively for Palmeiras — added the Arsenal (ENG) striker.

WHO HAS GABRIEL JESUS PLAYED WITH?

Gabriel Jesus is an Olympic champion with Rodrigo Caio, in 2016. In addition, the striker shared locker rooms with Filipe Luís and Alex Sandro on the Brazilian National Team. With Danilo, besides the national team, their friendship began during their time at Manchester City (ENG). Finally, the striker was teammates with Jorginho at Arsenal (ENG) until the first half of this year.

WHEN IS THE LIBERTADORES FINAL?

Flamengo and Palmeiras face off starting at 6 p.m. (Brasília time) on November 29, in Lima, Peru. However, Mengão is first focused on two Brasileirão matches. On Saturday (22), against Bragantino, and on Tuesday (25), against Atlético-MG.

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