Arsenal signs Viktor Gyökeres: Heavy artillery for the Gunner attack

Arsenal secures Viktor Gyökeres: Luxury reinforcement for the attack

Arsenal has completed the expected signing of striker Viktor Gyökeres, coming from Sporting CP. The official announcement was made this Saturday, marking an important milestone for the club. According to sources close to Alofoke Deportes, the deal was closed at a figure close to 63 million euros, with an additional 10 million in bonuses. Gyökeres, 27 years old, has signed a five-year contract with the Premier League team, and will wear the number 14 on his new club.

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The negotiations between Arsenal and Sporting CP extended for a while, due to disagreements over the details of the bonuses related to the player’s performance.

“We are delighted to welcome Viktor Gyökeres to the club,” said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

Mikel Arteta

Arteta highlighted Gyökeres’ consistency and impressive goalscoring figures, emphasizing his speed, power, and ability to score goals. In addition, he emphasized his intelligence in movement within the area, which makes him a constant threat. The Swedish striker arrives with a brilliant reputation and was the subject of interest from other important clubs.

Gyökeres scored 54 goals last season in all competitions with Sporting, the most for a player at a top-tier club. In total, he scored 68 goals in 66 appearances in the Portuguese league, since joining from Coventry City in 2023. Arsenal’s sporting director, Andrea Berta, expressed his satisfaction with this signing, highlighting Gyökeres’ exceptional talent and winning mentality. Gyökeres will bring more offensive power to an Arsenal side that was affected by injuries in the second half of last season. Arteta hopes Gyökeres will join the club’s pre-season tour, with matches scheduled against Newcastle in Singapore and Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong. The Arsenal has finished in second place in the Premier League for three consecutive seasons.