18-year-old Brazilian talent Gabriel Jesus has had his contract with Palmeiras upgraded.
Following the new agreement, filed on Tuesday in the Brazilian Football Confederation, the attacker also received a salary increase from the club. There"s no change in the length of the contract, as the bond, which was extended in late 2014, remains valid until 18 December 2019. Gabriel Jesus debuted in Palmeiras" professional team last year, and the player, who turns 19 in April, has played 46 games and scored 11 goals. The Brazilian club stays with 30% of the youngster"s economic rights, while the rights shared among the player, agents Cristiano Simões [32,5%] and Fábio Caran [22,5%] also remains unchanged. Elected as revelation of the Brazilian Championship last year, Gabriel Jesus" start to this season didn"t match the expectations and was even dropped to the bench. However, he regained his position quickly and is already the team"s leading scorer in 2016 with four goals; three in the Paulistão and one in the Copa Libertadores.
18-year-old Brazilian talent Gabriel Jesus has had his contract with Palmeiras upgraded.
Following the new agreement, filed on Tuesday in the Brazilian Football Confederation, the attacker also received a salary increase from the club. There"s no change in the length of the contract, as the bond, which was extended in late 2014, remains valid until 18 December 2019. Gabriel Jesus debuted in Palmeiras" professional team last year, and the player, who turns 19 in April, has played 46 games and scored 11 goals. The Brazilian club stays with 30% of the youngster"s economic rights, while the rights shared among the player, agents Cristiano Simões [32,5%] and Fábio Caran [22,5%] also remains unchanged. Elected as revelation of the Brazilian Championship last year, Gabriel Jesus" start to this season didn"t match the expectations and was even dropped to the bench. However, he regained his position quickly and is already the team"s leading scorer in 2016 with four goals; three in the Paulistão and one in the Copa Libertadores.
