Viktor Gyökeres: “Arsenal Is The Best Club For Me” As Striker Seals Record Move
Viktor Gyökeres called Arsenal his top choice after his expensive transfer from Sporting CP. This move ends rumors about his future since many top European clubs wanted him. Gyökeres is now officially an Arsenal player, having signed a five-year contract.
GYÖKERES CHOOSES ARSENAL
The Swedish striker said he had other offers but chose Arsenal. He stated, “There were more clubs involved, but I wanted to come here at Arsenal… it’s the best club for me.” Gyökeres signed a five-year contract after Arsenal agreed to pay Sporting CP €63 million, plus up to €10 million in add-ons. The deal took time. Gyökeres noted, “It wasn’t an easy deal. Some people spoke to the media all the time… they thought they were protecting the interest of the club.” Arsenal had to compete with Manchester United and several Saudi Arabian teams to get the talented 27-year-old.
WHY ARSENAL MADE THIS MOVE
Gyökeres joins after an amazing season in Portugal. He scored 54 goals in 52 matches for Sporting and has 68 goals in 66 games since he left Coventry City. His goal-scoring skills impressed all over Europe, including in the Champions League. He scored six goals in the group stage and got a hat-trick against Manchester City. Arsenal finished second in the Premier League for three years and had issues last season when top scorer Kai Havertz was out. Manager Mikel Arteta hopes Gyökeres’s power and scoring can help the team win the title. Gyökeres will likely join Arsenal for their tour. They next play Newcastle United in Singapore, as they prepare for a major title push in 2025–26.
WHAT IT MEANS FOR ARSENAL AND THEIR RIVALS
With Gyökeres joining, Arsenal looks to catch up to Liverpool, who beat them last season. Arsenal’s next friendly is against Newcastle, who finished sixth last season. Then, they play rivals Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong. These games will show fans how Gyökeres fits into Arteta’s plan and bring hope of winning the title. The move might also change the roles of Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, leading to more competition for playing time. As the new Premier League season gets closer, fans will watch to see if Gyökeres can live up to his record price and big talk.