OFFICIAL: GYÖKERES JOINS ARSENAL, TO WEAR NUMBER 14 SHIRT

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By: Sefiu Ajape

Arsenal have officially announced the signing of Sweden international Viktor Gyökeres on a long-term contract.

The 27-year-old striker joins from Sporting Lisbon, where he delivered an outstanding record of 97 goals in 102 appearances.

Over the course of two successful seasons with Sporting, Viktor played a key role in securing consecutive Primeira Liga titles and a national cup, while also emerging as the league’s top scorer in both campaigns.

On the international stage, he has been in top form, netting 12 goals in his last 17 matches for Sweden.

Born in Stockholm, Viktor began his football journey at IF Brommapojkarna, rising through their youth ranks and scoring an impressive 32 goals in 31 matches at under-19 and under-21 levels. He made his senior debut at just 17 years old.

In January 2018, he made a move to Brighton & Hove Albion, gaining experience through loan spells at Swansea City, St. Pauli, and Coventry City.

He joined Coventry permanently in 2021 and was instrumental in their run to the Championship Play-Off final in 2023.

Arsenal’s Sporting Director Andrea Berta expressed his satisfaction with the signing, stating: “We are so pleased with the excellent deal we have completed to bring Viktor Gyökeres to the club. Viktor is an exceptional talent and has consistently demonstrated he has the qualities and winning mentality required of a top-level centre-forward. His physicality, intelligence and work ethic make him a perfect fit for our vision.”

“We are confident Viktor will have a major impact on the pitch and become an important figure in our dressing room. Welcome, Viktor!”

Manager Mikel Arteta also shared his excitement about the new addition: “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.”

“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.”

Viktor will wear the number 14 shirt and is set to join the squad immediately on Arsenal men’s pre-season tour of Asia.