Man City fans should remember Gabriel Jesus for what he is - not what he isn't

Gabriel Jesus put in what was arguably the best performance of his Manchester City career on Saturday when he scored four goals and assisted another in City's 5-1 defeat of Watford.

His man-of-the-match display came just a day after multiple sources reported that he could leave the club this summer, with his current contract set to expire in 2023. Multiple European clubs are believed to be interested in the 25-year-old, with Arsenal holding talks with Jesus' representatives in recent months.

With City looking increasingly likely to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund and Julian Alvarez set to arrive from River Plate in time for pre-season, a parting of ways might suit both parties. In an ideal world, City would keep Jesus.

He is an extremely talented footballer who can play anywhere across the frontline and has an exemplary attitude to match. "If there’s one person who deserves the best of his life, for him, his family and friends, it's Gabriel," Guardiola said after Jesus' four-goal outing. "He's so generous, it doesn't matter what position he plays, he always helps, fights for his mates.

That said, City have been open to the possibility of Jesus leaving for four seasons now, but only if the right offer came in and they were able to sign replacements even better than the Brazilian. Neither happened, so he never left.

Ultimately, Jesus' future lies with him. He loves playing for City, but he isn't playing as much as he would like. With an upcoming World Cup to think about, becoming a regular starter elsewhere would boost his chances of being selected by Brazil.

So, if Jesus does leave City, how should he be remembered by City fans? Ultimately, Jesus is a victim of two things: Himself, and Sergio Aguero.

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