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Fernandinho 'absolutely sure' Gabriel Jesus will be a top-class player

Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho is "absolutely sure" Gabriel Jesus will become a "top-class international player."

Gabriel, 19, has taken City by storm since joining the club from Palmeiras, scoring three goals in his first three Premier League appearances for the club, including a stoppage-time winner against Swansea at the weekend.

The Brazil No. 9 has has been picked ahead of star forward Sergio Aguero in each of City's past two Prem matches, causing speculation the former Atletico Madrid days are numbered at the Etihad.

And Fernandinho has been pleased with the progress of his Selecao teammate.