Arsenal announced the signing of Viktor Gyokoker from Sporting Lisbon with £ 63.7 million – with the striker to wear the legendary No. 14 shirt.
The Gunners agreed to pay a first 55 million GBP with add-ons for one of the most sought-after means against Europe.
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In Gyokoker, Arsenal has signed his first natural number 9 since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January 2018.
After two breathtaking seasons, Gyokoker arrived at Sporting in North -London, where he scored 97 goals in 102 appearances.
A moved transfer saga has finally completed with Arsenal, which make their Premier League title ambitions clear with an explanation of the arrival.
The Swedish international has concluded a five -year contract with the Emirates.
He could now be in line for his debut against the rival Tottenham Hotspur in Hong Kong on Thursday.
When Gyokoker spoke of his joy about sealing his change, he noticed: “I always want to score.
“I can’t wait to be part of this club and score in this kit and with this badge in front of all followers. It will be an amazing feeling.
“I started here [in England]It feels like a long time ago. I think I’ve improved a lot since then.
“Now I really want to prove myself and perform together with the team.
“It is a great honor to play for your country, and then it is amazing to score goals for you.
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“When I played in sports, I scored a few goals in the Champions League, so I can also be at this level.
“I think it will help me to be even better with all the amazing players in this team to get to an association in Arsenal here. I am very excited to get started.”
Manager Mikel Areta now said: “We are very happy to welcome Viktor Gyökeres to the club.
“The consistency he showed in his services and availability was excellent and his target contributions speak for himself.
“Viktor has so many qualities. He is a quick and strong presence in advance with incredible numbers at the club and at an international level.
“It brings a clinical advantage with a high conversion rate of opportunities, with his intelligent movement in the box making a constant threat.
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“We are happy about what Viktor brings to our squad and look forward to working with him.
“We welcome Viktor and his family in Arsenal.”
Gyokoker was in Loggerheads with high -ranking officials in sports in summer when he was looking for a deduction from Portugal.
Sporting initially called for add-ons by around 61 million GBP and £ 10 million GBP, but the removal of a ten percent agent commission led to a lower fixed fee.
He did not appear on the first day of the pre -season, and club president Frederico Varandas insisted that nobody lies above the interests of the club.
Arsenal was 27-year-old Gyokoker for the first time last summer and as talking in June, he chose her about her rival Manchester United.
Arsenal signings this summer
Viktor Gyokokeres – £ 63.7m – Sporting Lisbon
Martin Zubimendi – £ 55m – Real Sociedad
Noni Madueke – £ 52m – Chelsea
Kristhische Mosquera – £ 18 million – Valencia
Christian Norgaard – £ 15 million – Brentford
Kepa Arrizabalaga – £ 5m – Chelsea
Total – £ 208.7m
Coventry City, who sold Gyokoker in 2023 for around 20 million GBP to Sporting, receives a sales fee of ten percent from profit.
Arsenal’s entire summer editions have now exceeded the 200 million GBP mark.
Martin Zubimendi and Noni Madueke were their first two big money obligations in the respective switch of 55 million GBP and 52 million GBP.
Kristhische Mosquera, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga are the other three arrivals in the Emirates stage.
Arsenal will be used for a fourth Premier League title fee in a row in the coming season.
Back-to-Back-Back-Werstlichten have extended them to a triumph of the First League triumph since 2004.
The Gunners have not won a big cutlery since the FA Cup in 2020, with Areteta being responsible for his seventh season.