Brazil great Rivaldo has backed Gabriel Jesus to make Premier League history at Manchester City after completing his switch from Palmeiras.

City formally presented the 19-year-old on Thursday, having signed him from the Brazilian champions in August, and he could make his debut at the Etihad Stadium this weekend.

Rivaldo believes the youngster will become an integral part of Pep Guardiola's plans, but has told City fans to give him time to settle into his new surroundings.

"He is a future player," said Rivaldo, who was speaking at Betfair's #MagicOfBarca campaign.

"He is a new player, 19 years old, and he has been playing in England football which is difficult football, not easy, you need to wait a bit to adapt to the cold.

"But he's a player I think will make history in English football, because he's a great player.