GABRIEL Jesus has captivated fans with both his goal-scoring ability and his unique goal celebrations.

His return to the Premier League with Arsenal has reignited the excitement and here’s everything we know about his goal celebration.

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Who is Gabriel Jesus?

Gabriel Jesus, born April 3, 1997, is a Brazilian football player.

He began his career at Palmeiras, where he won several titles, including the Copa do Brasil and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.

His outstanding performances led to a high-profile transfer to Manchester City in January 2017, where he contributed to four Premier League titles, three EFL Cups and one FA Cup in his five years at the club.

In July 2022, Jesus joined Arsenal for £45 million.

He quickly developed into a key player and immediately made an impression with his goalscoring and playmaking skills.

At the international level, Jesus was a significant figure for Brazil, participating in the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups and winning the 2019 Copa América.

Why does Gabriel Jesus do the telephone party?

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Gabriel Jesus’ signature phone greeting is a heartfelt tribute to his mother, Vera Lucia Diniz de Jesus.

The celebration began in 2016 during a World Cup qualifier for Brazil, where Jesus celebrated a goal by mimicking a phone call.

The gesture, which Jesus explained in more detail in interviews, reflects his close bond with his mother and his gratitude for her unwavering support throughout his career.

In an interview he said: “It was a joke with my friends, a ‘Hello, Mom.’

“My friends know why. My mother knows too.

“It was a celebration for them.”

During his time at Manchester City, Jesus also revealed: “When we were kids, my mum would call me all the time to see where I was and if I didn’t answer, she would call all my friends.

“When I pick up the phone, it is in honor of my mother and our fight.

“But it is also an honor for my friends and family and coach Mamede and everyone in Brazil who helped me get here.

“Every time I score a goal for Manchester City, my mother calls me.

“As soon as the ball lands in the net, the phone rings.

“It doesn’t matter if she’s at home in Brazil or if she’s in the stadium watching me.

“She calls me every time. So I run to the corner flag, put my hand to my ear and say, ‘Alo Mae!’ (Hello mom).”

He is not the only Arsenal star who celebrates goals in a unique way.

For example, Kai Havertz closes his ears when celebrating after a goal.

How many goals has Gabriel Jesus scored for Arsenal?

By August 2024, Gabriel Jesus will have scored 15 goals for Arsenal.

Jesus has made a total of 213 appearances in the Premier League and scored 73 goals.