After weeks of rumor and anticipation, Arsenal confirmed on Saturday night that Gyokeres had departed Sporting CP to join their ranks. ..Continue Reading
The Swedish forward spent much of the transfer window attracting interest from clubs such as Manchester United, Juventus, Chelsea, and Liverpool before ultimately opting for Arsenal.
Journalist Ben Jacobs reported that the Gunners finalized the transfer in a deal totaling €63.5 million, with an additional €10 million contingent on performance-based clauses.
Gyokeres, now 27, is set to don Arsenal’s iconic number 14 jersey, famously worn by Thierry Henry.
Arsenal’s announcement also revealed that Gyokeres will be part of Mikel Arteta’s traveling squad for the upcoming Asian pre-season campaign.
In his debut interview, the striker shared his reasons for choosing Arsenal as the next chapter in his football journey.
He said: “I just felt that it was the right club for me. What I heard from Mikel and Andrea when I was speaking with them, and just what I’ve seen in the past years, how they’ve been playing football. When I was playing against Arsenal last season, I could really feel it was a very strong team and very difficult to play against.
“That made me choose Arsenal, and of course all the history the club has and the massive fanbase. It’s been amazing to see all the support that they have already given me before I even arrived. That’s what it’s all about. It’s going to be very nice to see them in the stadiums as well.”
Gyokeres added: “I always want to score. To be a part of this club and to score in this kit and with this badge in front of all the supporters, I can’t wait. 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 want to prove myself for real and perform together with the team.”
