Forgotten Arsenal Forward Open to Former Club Return as He Nears Injury Comeback

Posted Tuesday, October 28, 2025 by tribalfootball

Forgotten Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has revealed he would be open to rejoining his former club as he nears a long-awaited return from injury.

The 28-year-old has been out of action since suffering an ACL injury in Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Man United in January.

Speaking to ESPN Brazil, Jesus has revealed he’s making good progress but admitted his long-term future may be away from the Premier League.

“Every day, the (Arsenal) coach and the board say they're eager for my return,” Jesus said. “I don't see myself outside the club's plans.

“I have a contract until 2027, and if it's not renewed by then, I'll be at the club at least until 2027.”

When asked about a potential return to boyhood club Palmeiras, he added: “That interest will always be there, both from them and from me. But there's been nothing formal.

“It's the natural interest of a kid who came through the Palmeiras youth system, went to Europe, and obviously wants to return one day. Everyone at the club knows that.

“When I feel like returning to Brazil, which isn't the case right now, my desire is and always will be Palmeiras.”