MEDICAL ONGOING: Arsenal complete the signing of £80m Midfielder on a FIVE years deal,Fee agreed last night with medical ongoing – Congratulations Arsenal fans
Arsenal have this evening confirmed the signing of Sweden international Viktor Gyökeres on a five-year contract, from Sporting Lisbon.
Gyökeres enjoyed an extraordinary two seasons in Portugal, scoring 97 goals in 102 appearances and playing a key role in Sporting’s back-to-back Primeira Liga titles. At international level, he has netted 12 goals in his last 17 games for Sweden, highlighting his striking consistency.
Manager Arteta “excited”
“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Viktor Gyökeres to the club. The consistency he has shown in his performances and availability have been outstanding, and his goal contributions speak for themselves,” said Arteta.
“Viktor has so many qualities. He is a quick and powerful presence up front, with incredible goalscoring numbers at club and international levels. He brings a clinical edge with a high conversion rate of chances into goals, with his intelligent movement in the box making him a constant threat. We’re excited about what Viktor brings to our squad and are looking forward to start working with him. We welcome Viktor and his family to Arsenal.”
Gyökeres “It’s a big honour”
“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.”
“It’s a big honour to play for your country, and then to score goals for them is amazing. When I played at Sporting, I scored a few goals in the Champions League so I feel that I can be on that level as well. Now to come here to a club on Arsenal’s level, I think it’s going to help me perform even better with all the amazing players in this team. I’m really excited to get going.”
Gyökeres will wear the iconic No. 14 shirt at Arsenal.
His arrival marks Arsenal’s sixth major signing of the window, keeping their summer spending north of £200 million.
What a result Gooners! It’s Official!
