Arsenal sign Viktor Gyokeres for £63m after a long-running saga. Finally, Arsenal have their striker.
Viktor Gyokeres has joined Arsenal from Sporting CP in a deal worth £63m, with the striker signing a five-year contract with the Gunners. The 27-year-old Sweden international was a target for Arsenal for some time, and his signing concludes a long-running saga over his future.
Gyokeres revealed that his decision to join Arsenal was influenced by the team’s impressive performance against Sporting CP in the Champions League last season. Arsenal thrashed Sporting 5-1 in the group stage, and Gyokeres was impressed by the team’s strength and style of play.
“When I played against Arsenal last season, I could really feel it was a very strong team and very difficult to play against,” he said.
The striker was linked with Manchester United earlier this summer, but he chose to join Arsenal instead. Gyokeres said he was drawn to the club’s history, massive fan base, and the style of football they play. “I just felt it was the right club for me,” he added.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised Gyokeres’s qualities, saying he brings a clinical edge to the team’s attack. “Viktor has so many qualities. He is a quick and powerful presence up front, with incredible goalscoring numbers at club and international levels,” Arteta said.
Gyokeres’s signing takes Arsenal’s summer spending up to around £204m, following the arrivals of Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, and Cristhian Mosquera. The Gunners have been busy in the transfer market, strengthening their squad with a mix of experience and youth.
The deal for Gyokeres was finalized after negotiations between the clubs over add-on payments. The final sum includes a €63m transfer fee plus €10m in add-ons. With his impressive goalscoring record and intelligent movement in the box, Gyokeres is expected to make a significant impact at Arsenal.
Arsenal fans will be excited to see Gyokeres in action, and the striker is expected to play a key role in the team’s attack this season. With his signing, Arsenal has strengthened their squad and is well-equipped to compete for major honors.
