Viktor Gyokeres has officially joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon, coach Miklel Arteta and sports director Andrea Berta have shared about this deal.
No longer a rumor, Arsenal has successfully confirmed the recruiting striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon. The Gunners agreed to an agreement worth 63.5 million euros (54.8 million pounds) prepaid, plus 10 million euros (8.6 million pounds) surcharges with Portugal's team.
The 27 -year -old striker signed a 5 -year contract with the Gunners, he was expected to upgrade the Emirates Stadium's attacking team. Gyokeres was the top scorer of the Portuguese league in the last two seasons, he also scored 15 goals after 26 appearances in the Swedish shirt.
This is the return of Gyokeres with England. In the past, the star born in Stockholm joined Brighton in 2018 before being borrowed in Swansea and Coventry City. Gyokeres will wear 14 shirts at Arsenal, the number of shirts associated with the legendary Thierry Henry.
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Viktor Gyokeres next to Arsenal's Director Andrea Berta. |
Gyokeres will join Arsenal in the Asian Asian tour of the club, he is expected to debut in the match against Tottenham in the middle of next week. After witnessing Arsenal announced rookie Gyokeres, the Gunners' coach Mikel Arteta said:
“Welcome Viktor Gyokeres to the Arsenal family. He has had a stable performance in recent seasons, his goals have said it all. He is fast, strong and accurate, I am very impressed with his goals at both the club and the national team.
Sports Director Andrea Berta added: “We were really happy to reach the Gyokeres recruitment agreement. He is a special talent, he has the qualities of a top striker. We are confident that Gyokeres will create a great influence on the team. ”