Viktor Gyökeres Secures Dream Move To Arsenal As Transfer Saga With Sporting Comes To An End

Viktor Gyökeres has signed for Arsenal from Sporting in a deal worth up to €73.5 million.The Swede has put pen to paper on a five-year contract and has joined his new teammates in their pre-season tour in Asia.Gyökeres has taken up the club’s famous number 14 shirt, made legendary by Thierry Henry.Paying a guaranteed €63.5 million, plus add-ons worth up to €10 million, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his delight at his new marksman.”We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Viktor Gyokeres to the club.”The consistency he has shown in his performances and availability have been outstanding, and his goal contributions speak for themselves.”In his first interview with his new club, Gyokeres stated how amazing it feels to represent the North London side.”To be a part of this club and to score in this kit and with this badge in front of all the supporters, I can’t wait. It will be an amazing feeling.”Gyokeres joined Sporting from Coventry in July 2023 and netted an impressive 97 goals in 102 appearances, leading the club win back-to-back Primeira Liga titles.Interest in his services increased following the most recent campaign, which saw him score 54 times in 52 games.Gyokeres has featured in 26 games for Sweden since making his debut in 2019, scoring 15 goals.Arsenal conclude their tour, against Tottenham in Hong Kong on July 31. Their first match of the new Premier League season is away at Manchester United on August 17.