Viktor Gyökeres: The Coveted Striker and Controversies at Sporting CP
Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres, currently in the sights of clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United, has broken the silence about his future. The player has stated that he will talk about his situation “when the time is right”, denying rumors about alleged tension with his club, Sporting CP. Gyökeres has become one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe. His goalscoring performance has been impressive since his arrival at Sporting CP in July 2023, from Coventry City, scoring 97 goals in 102 matches. With a contract in effect with Sporting until June 2028 and a release clause of 100 million euros, it is expected that Gyökeres will leave the Lisbon club this summer.
According to reports, Gyökeres is reportedly upset with Sporting CP, believing they have broken an agreement to allow his transfer for 60 million euros plus 10 million in add-ons, a figure lower than his release clause. Varandas, for his part, accuses Gyökeres’ agent of using unclear tactics to force the sale of the player. “The game his agent is playing only makes the situation worse,” said Varandas.We knew that Viktor’s dream was to go to a club where he could fight for the Champions League, and we have common sense. We guarantee that we would not demand the 100 million euros.
Frederico Varandas
In the 2024-25 season, Gyökeres scored 39 goals in 33 league matches with Sporting, helping the team surpass Benfica and win the Portuguese Primeira Liga title on the final matchday. Sporting also defeated Benfica to win the Portuguese Cup. The Swedish striker finished the season with 54 goals in all competitions, including an impressive hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League. In addition, Gyökeres was the top scorer of the Nations League with nine goals, surpassing by one the captain of Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo.Threats, blackmail, and insults don’t work on me.
Frederico Varandas
