Arsenal signing Gabriel Jesus has said it took one conversation with Mikel Arteta to convince him to join the club.

The Brazilian made the switch from Manchester City last week in a deal worth 45m.

And Jesus has praised Arteta for what he is building at the Emirates.

"In my life, I always liked projects," he said. "When Edu came to talk to me, I was so happy with the ideas of the club. The way they want to go, the things they want to do.

"Then I was pretty sure I would come to Arsenal. But after I talked to Mikel, I was 100 per cent sure. Because I trust in him. Because I trust in this big club. And I trust in myself and the players as well.

"There is a lot of talent here. Very good players. And young players. Like me, I'm still young. So everyone is together in this. Like a family. That is what I want."

He added: "I have already worked with Mikel, so I I know his ideas a little bit. I know the way he wants to play. I think it is quite similar to Pep Guardiola and I think that fits well. I've come to try to help the guys and I'll try to learn with them as well. As a family.

"I am so happy with the group. It was good to see everyone when I joined the club for the first day.

"It is a big family here. We are going to play well, train well and at the end of the season, I am pretty sure, we are going to win something."