Gabriel Jesus Quotes

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

"I actually prefer playing as a left winger rather than a striker, but I just want to be very clear that I'm willing to play in either position."

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

"My mother gave me a ball, and from then on, there was only football in my life."

"I began playing football on the streets."

"Brazilians are very creative, not only in football but in life as well."

"I can always improve."

"My life has always been full of challenges."

"Yes, it's true that my mother has a go at me when I don't track back. We are very, very close, and she demands a lot from me, which is great."

"When the collective works, the individuals with show themselves."

"We must always give preference to the collective. We have to play as Brazil. Nobody is a lone protagonist."

"When the team is losing, you can become upset and mixed up, shying away from the play, and lose control."

"I practice very hard. I take care of myself, and I'm young."

"I always want to run; I always want to play."

"I'm very attached to my family. My mother is hard on me when she has to be, and that makes a huge difference. Their support means I need concentrate only on playing."

"The Varzea is kind of like street basketball in America or like the semi-professional football leagues in Europe. The pitches are all dirt, and you're playing against the marmanjo - the 'hard men.' It's known for being extremely physical."

"When I have the ball at my feet, I'm in different world."

"Neymar is a nice guy. Everybody knows his quality."

"I was very happy to have the opportunity of getting to know Manchester. It's such a good city."

"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."

"I think that many players, just like me, feel a strong desire to play in the Premier League."

"I push myself to the limit to do what I most like doing, which is playing football."

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

"My family helps me a lot, and my mum is always picking on me. I have grown used to saying that she is the worst defender I have had to face, but I know she says all that stuff for my own good."

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

"When you talk about Brazil, we're always going to have high-level players trying to find a place to play."

"I am very self-critical and always will be. I think this makes me want to improve, always. But just because I'm self-critical and say what I thought of my performance in a game, it doesn't mean I will bring myself down, ever."

"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."

"When I'm not training or playing, I'm watching football or watching something football-related on my phone, or about our next rival."

"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."