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Gabriel Jesus already planning future after Man City as Brazilian eyes another ‘chapter’ at Palmeiras

Gabriel Jesus is already piecing together plans for life away from Manchester City, with the Brazilian striker eager to write another “chapter” at Palmeiras before hanging up his boots.

The 23-year-old started his professional career on the books of the newly-crowned Copa Libertadores winners and took in 83 appearances for the club, scoring 28 goals.

Those efforts were enough to earn him a big-money move to England, with City swooping for his services in 2016 – as Jesus readied himself for Olympic duty that would deliver gold medal glory.

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A switch to the Etihad Stadium was delayed until January 2017, allowing the promising frontman to see out a domestic season in his homeland, and a retracing of those steps is in the pipeline.