Gabriel Jesus believes his “time has come” at Manchester City, with the stage set for him to become a leading man at the Etihad Stadium as Sergio Aguero is “not young anymore”.
The Brazil international has been forced to bide his time in his bid to become an attacking focal point under Pep Guardiola.
His potential has never been in question, but at 22 years of age he remains a rough diamond in need of a little polishing.
An opportunity to prove that he can be the next prolific presence for City has presented itself during an injury-enforced absence for club-record goalscorer Aguero.
Jesus has recorded six efforts across as many appearances since his 31-year-old striking rival was laid low, with the South American determined to nail down a regular role.
He told the Sun: “In the first season when I came, I played a lot. I came here to play, play, play.
“After that year sometimes it was him and not me. I know Sergio is a legend, top scorer of club, top man, top guy. I like him as a player and a person.
“I know Sergio can score every game because of his quality and experience — and every time he plays I want him to score, obviously, so I wait and I wait.
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