Jesus checks in at the Etihad

MANCHESTER City have formalised the transfer of Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras in time for him to feature against Tottenham tomorrow.

The 19-year-old had agreed a move from his homeland to the Etihad Stadium back in the summer and had joined up with City earlier this month, yet his registration with his new club did not go through in time for him to make the squad for last weekend's trip to Everton.

UNVEILED

City have confirmed that Jesus could now be unveiled as Pep Guardiola's sixth signing and that he is available to make his debut against Spurs.

Jesus (19) had decided to remain with Palmeiras until the end of the Brazilian season and helped them win their first Championship title since 1994 before departing.

Prior to that he won an Olympic gold medal with his country having scored three times in the men's football tournament in Rio and he was then promoted to the senior Brazil team, for whom he has scored five times in six games.

"Gabriel is a technically gifted player who was chased by some of Europe's biggest clubs and we are delighted he decided to join City," director of football Txiki Begiristain told mancity.com.

"He has the potential to become one of the best attacking players in the game and we look forward to watching him develop further here in Manchester.

"I think with Pep Guardiola as manager and the squad we have here, Jesus has the perfect platform to reach his full potential."

CHARGE

City have also been given more time to respond to a Football Association anti-doping charge regarding allegations that they failed to provide accurate information about training sessions or player whereabouts on three occasions.

The club had initially been asked to respond by today, but it is understood the club now have until 4pm on Friday, January 27 to respond.