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Gabriel Jesus wants the No 33 shirt at Man City

Gabriel Jesus is ready for his move to Manchester City - as long as he is given the No 33 shirt.

The Brazilian is set to finally complete his transfer to the Etihad after helping Palmeiras win their first league title for 22 years.

A switch to England for a 19-year-old from Brazil might be a difficult move, but Jesus revealed that he is taking a number of family members with him to help him settle - although he admits he would have liked to have had more move people move too.

Gabriel Jesus bade farewell to life in Brazil ahead of his move to Manchester City
Gabriel Jesus bade farewell to life in Brazil ahead of his move to Manchester City
The striker wants the No 33 shirt at City - the same number he had with Palmeiras
The striker wants the No 33 shirt at City - the same number he had with Palmeiras

He told ESPN: 'If I could, I'd take all the ones who are with me since my growth.