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Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus was left needing treatment after being hacked down by a pitch invader.

The Brazilian, who joins Pep Guardiola’s squad next month, was playing in a charity match in his homeland when the incident happened.

A fan ran onto the pitch and headed straight for the £27m man - sending him tumbling to the ground.

After being tackled from behind, Jesus sparked concern by staying down and requiring medical treatment.

The 19-year-old was allowed to play in the game between Amigos do Jackson and Amigos do Valdiva despite his impending move to the Etihad.

He has completed the Brazilian season with Palmeiras and will join up with Guardiola in the New Year.

City’s manager will be relieved to learn his star signing didn't suffer a serious injury.

Jesus visited Manchester this month to meet up with Guardiola ahead of his move and also house hunt.

He will have some time off before heading to the UK permanently.

Guardiola said: “He has gone nearly three years without a holiday. They played the Olympic games, won the gold medal, and then immediately after he played again with Palmeiras.

“He needs a little bit of time to rest, maybe two weeks, three weeks, one month, I don’t know, we are going to see. He just came to start the contact, to see where he is going to live, where he is going to work, the place, and that’s all.”