Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Viktor Gyökeres on a long-term contract, with the Sweden international taking the iconic No. 14 shirt. The 27-year-old striker joins from Sporting Lisbon after a record-breaking spell in Portugal and will immediately link up with the squad on the club’s pre-season tour of Asia.
Gyökeres arrives as one of the most prolific forwards in European football. During two seasons at Sporting, he scored a staggering 97 goals in 102 appearances, helping the team win back-to-back Primeira Liga titles and a national cup. He finished as the league’s top scorer in both seasons and added 12 goals in his last 17 appearances for Sweden.
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Arteta hails Gyökeres’ clinical edge and movement
Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Arsenal’s new No. 9, calling him “a quick and powerful presence up front” and highlighting his “incredible goalscoring numbers at club and international levels.”
“His movement in the box is intelligent, his conversion rate is elite, and his mentality is spot on,” Arteta said. “We’re excited about what Viktor brings to the squad and can’t wait to start working with him.”
It’s a clear sign that Arsenal are going all-in for silverware this season with a striker who not only scores goals but presses, creates space, and thrives in high-pressure moments.
Sporting director Berta: “Viktor fits our vision perfectly”
Andrea Berta with Viktor Gyokeres
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Andrea Berta, Arsenal’s new sporting director, called the deal “excellent” and praised Gyökeres as a “perfect fit for our vision.”
“Viktor is an exceptional talent with the mentality and quality of a top-level centre-forward,” Berta said. “His physicality, intelligence, and work ethic make him ideal for what we’re building here.”
Arsenal beat out several European clubs to complete the deal, reportedly worth around €100 million. The move instantly upgrades the club’s front line and signals clear ambition heading into the 2024/25 campaign.
From Brommapojkarna to the Emirates
Gyökeres’ journey to Arsenal started in Stockholm, where he rose through the ranks at IF Brommapojkarna, scoring 32 goals in 31 youth appearances. He joined Brighton in 2018, had loan spells at Swansea, St. Pauli, and Coventry, then joined the Sky Blues permanently, helping them to the Championship playoff final before his explosive move to Sporting Lisbon.
Now, he arrives in north London at his peak, with the pedigree, power, and presence to lead Arsenal’s attack through a long season of Premier League and Champions League demands.
Author Opinion
Viktor Gyökeres isn’t just another striker, he’s a statement signing. Arsenal needed goals, leadership, and an edge in the final third. They’ve now got all three in one player. With the No. 14 shirt on his back and trophies in his sights, Gyökeres could be the missing piece in Arteta’s title blueprint. Let the next chapter begin.
