Viktor Gyökeres has arrived at Arsenal with overwhelming fan support, and the reaction from those who know him best suggests the Gunners have pulled off a sensational signing. After scoring 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting CP, the Swedish striker joins Mikel Arteta’s side with momentum, pedigree, and purpose.
Sporting CP expert Sam Fonseca has now explained why Arsenal fans should be thrilled, not cautious, about what Gyökeres will bring to north London.
“A phenomenon”: Gyökeres hailed as one of Liga Portugal’s all-time greats
Fonseca, founder of All Things Alvalade, couldn’t be more enthusiastic. Speaking to TBR Football, he said: “Viktor Gyökeres is the best player I’ve ever seen at Sporting in my lifetime. He’s one of the most impactful players Liga Portugal has witnessed, on par with Falcao, Hulk, and Oscar Cardozo.”
His legacy in Lisbon is already etched in stone. “Even Benfica academy players were mimicking his celebration. It became a national phenomenon, making its way to the Olympics and international TV,” Fonseca added.
Gyökeres helped deliver back-to-back league titles and a domestic cup, a feat Sporting hadn’t achieved in over seven decades. He also scored six goals in his debut Champions League campaign, becoming the club’s joint-top scorer in the competition.
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Fonseca believes Gyökeres will elevate Arsenal’s attacking quartet, saying: “He’s excellent at holding up the ball, shielding defenders, and bringing others into play. That helped players like Trincao and Bragança hit career-best numbers.”
With Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz around him, Fonseca sees a devastating connection. “Arsenal’s quick, fluid passing suits him perfectly. He’ll be the glue that keeps the attack flowing. And if you give him a yard, he’ll drive at defenders, even world-class ones like Otamendi and Pepe.”
More than a goalscorer: Gyökeres brings grit, hunger, and intelligence
It’s not just about goals. Fonseca stressed that Gyökeres is a pressing machine who fits the intensity Arteta demands. “He presses with intelligence and power. From minute one to the final whistle, he works. That’s what Arteta needs, a striker who leads the line in every sense.”
Arsenal have lacked a true finisher in tight moments. According to Fonseca, that’s exactly where Gyökeres thrives. “He’s a clinical, high-volume striker. In transitions, he can carry the attack himself or finish it with precision.”
Author Opinion
This is no gamble, it’s a statement. Arsenal didn’t just buy goals, they brought in a leader, a worker, and a difference-maker. From Sporting royalty to Premier League power, Viktor Gyökeres looks set to ignite a new chapter for the Gunners. Arsenal fans wanted a No. 9 with fire. They got a No. 14 with legend potential.
