Gabriel Jesus, who has experience playing alongside exceptional talents such as Phil Foden and Cole Palmer at Manchester City, is now committed to mentoring Arsenal's rising star, Ethan Nwaneri, to help him reach his full potential. The Brazilian forward has recognized the 17-year-old's prodigious abilities and is eager to guide him on his journey to the pinnacle of football.

In a recent match, Nwaneri demonstrated his exceptional skill by scoring a stunning goal in Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Preston in the Carabao Cup. Jesus acknowledges that Nwaneri may need to exercise patience, much like Foden did during his early days at Manchester City, but is enthusiastic about the young player's future. Jesus shared his thoughts, saying, "I've been around some incredibly gifted young players, including Phil, Cole, and James McAtee at City, who is also very talented. Seeing Ethan in training and in matches is a pleasure for me, as I am a football enthusiast. When I encounter a young player with such quality, I am delighted and naturally, I want to see him develop further." The Arsenal prodigy made history as the youngest-ever Premier League player at 15 years and 181 days, surpassing the previous record held by Harvey Elliott. Furthermore, at 17 years and 223 days, Nwaneri became the youngest Arsenal player to score in his first two starts for the club, breaking Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's previous record. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal's manager, believes Nwaneri is ready for more regular playtime, although he has a plethora of talented players to select from. Jesus advises Nwaneri to look up to last season's PFA Player of the Year, Foden, for inspiration if he ever feels impatient about waiting for his chance. Jesus commented, "I've seen players like Phil waiting for their opportunity, and now look at him; he's one of the best players in the world. So, I hope Ethan stays grounded, works hard, and it's only a matter of time before he shines." In addition to discussing Nwaneri's development, Jesus also addressed his own 274-day goal drought, which he ended by scoring the opening goal in the 3-0 win at Deepdale. The £45 million forward admits that the wait was long but insists there were underlying reasons for it, citing reduced playing time and injuries as factors. Jesus concluded by stating his renewed focus on scoring goals, saying, "Now, I am more goal-oriented and more focused on shooting. I am looking to score goals, and it's great to be back on the scoresheet. I want to keep scoring whenever I get the chance. I am here to work hard, stay fit, and when I have the opportunity, enjoy playing football and contribute to the team's victories."