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'Manchester here I come!': City new boy Gabriel Jesus jets in to visit ahead of permanent move from Brazil

Gabriel Jesus is finally on his way to Manchester City, three months after signing for Pep Guardiola's side.

Jesus has helped Palmeiras to a record ninth Brazilian league title and will now spend a free weekend in Manchester acclimatising to his new surroundings after arriving on Thursday. He posted a picture on Instagram with his bags packed along with the caption: 'Manchester here I come!'

The 19-year-old Brazil forward signed from Palmeiras in August but City gave permission for their new acquisition to remain in Brazil until the end of their domestic season.

Gabriel Jesus has his bags packed for Manchester and will jet in to visit City on Thursday
Gabriel Jesus has his bags packed for Manchester and will jet in to visit City on Thursday
The City-bound starlet (centre right) lifts the trophy after winning the Brazilian championship
The City-bound starlet (centre right) lifts the trophy after winning the Brazilian championship

Jesus's unexpected break comes in tragic circumstances, however, with the Brazilian season's final fixtures postponed as a mark of respect for those who died in the plane crash that killed nearly the entire Chapecoense team.