Gabriel Jesus in the dark over new Manchester City contract
- Man City striker Gabriel Jesus has said he knows nothing about a new contract
- It had been reported that City were ready to reward his fine form with a new deal
- But Jesus responded by saying: 'It does not exist. I don't know anything about it'
- Jesus insisted he was happy at the Etihad Stadium despite squad rotation
- His current contract, which he signed in January, is due to expire in June 2021
Gabriel Jesus claims to know nothing about reports Manchester City are poised to offer him a new contract.
The Brazil striker has made such an impact since arriving at the Etihad Stadium in January that it has been claimed the club already want to discuss new terms.
The 20-year-old, who has scored 12 goals in 19 appearances for City, has four years remaining on his present deal.
Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Jesus has played down talk of a new Manchester City contract
Jesus has scored five goals this term, sparking reports that City were set to give him a new deal
But Jesus has said: 'It does not exist. I don't know anything about it. Nothing came to me yet'
Asked about a potential new contract, Jesus said: 'It does not exist. I don't know anything about it. Nothing came to me yet.
'City did not talk to me about it, neither my agent. So there is nothing in process. My focus is to help Manchester City.'
He has formed an impressive partnership with Sergio Aguero but both players have to deal with Pep Guardiola's squad rotation policy.
Jesus was left out for Saturday's 5-0 Premier League win against Crystal Palace and was substituted after 54 minutes of the 2-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Speaking to reporters after the Shakhtar win, Jesus said: 'If one player is in a better moment, I have to respect that. I'm really okay with that, I accept it.
'If I'm not playing well and deserve to be on the bench, that's it, and it happens with any player here.
'Pep is doing a great work here, using a lot of players in the squad and every player is helping Manchester City, that's the most important thing.'
Jesus has found himself rotated by boss Pep Guardiola due to the fine form of Sergio Aguero
Guardiola subbed Jesus off in the 54th minute of Tuesday's 2-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk
But Jesus is happy. He said: 'Pep is doing a great work here, using a lot of players in the squad'
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