European Golden Boy: Manchester City starlet Gabriel Jesus pips United’s Marcus Rashford into final three
Brazil ace joins PSG's Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona new boy Ousmane Dembele in running as shortlist is cut down
GABRIEL JESUS pipped Manchester United star Marcus Rashford to a spot in the final three for the European Golden Boy award.
England ace Rashford made the initial 24-man shortlist for the coveted prize but is no longer in the running.
And Goal reports Jesus joins Paris Saint-Germain sensation Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona new boy Ousmane Dembele as a finalist.
The Brazilian international has been in brilliant form since completing his move to City in January.
Jesus, 20, initially displaced Sergio Aguero from the starting line but Pep Guardiola has often used the duo in tandem this season.
And it is no surprise the former Palmeiras star has hit the ground running as he thinks the Citizens play like Brazil.
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After the 7-2 demolition of Stoke, Jesus said: "Yes, it was almost like [Brazilian football]. In Brazil when we win with so many goals the players tend to start playing with more style and being playful.
"They start jumping around and it did feel more or less like this. It felt like a very beautiful way of winning that game. As players we enjoyed it a lot and that's how we felt inside the pitch.
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"Obviously I am enjoying playing here a lot. I am a very calm and tranquil person but I do miss some things the city hasn't got compared to where I used to live in Brazil.
"But I am very happy and getting to know the city better and better.
"Pep Guardiola is a very ambitious manager, that's a reason why he has been able to win all the trophies he has won in his career.
"I am very happy to get the chance to be trained by him and I am very proud to be able to grow under his management. I hope we will carry on together and we will be able to improve even more."