Arsenal finally confirmed the signing of Swedish striker, Viktor Gyokeres after a long saga that saw Arsenal, Sporting Lisbon and Gyokeres drag the 63m transfer for weeks. Softfootball reported that Gyokeres had insisted that he only wanted Arsenal and refused to return to Sporting for preseason.
The Gunners welcomed the striker who has scored 97 goals in 102 matches in style with a video on their official verified X handle. Watch the unveiling video below.
After finally getting the toughest transfer deal this summer done, Arsenal head coach and new Sporting Director, Andre Berta had a few words to say about the transfer and player on the club website .
Speaking on the Gyokeres, Berta said the Swedish has a top mentality. He narrated:
Berta had signed 5 players for Arsenal this summer. Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera. Viktor Gyokeres will be the sixth signing of Berta in the short period he has become Arsenals Sporting Director.
Head coach, Mikel Arteta reacted to Gyokeres signing with kind words as well. The Gunners had been without a top striker since the departure of Alexander Lacazette. Last season Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino played as strikers for the Gunners.
Mikel said:
Arsenal fans will have a first view of Viktor Gyokeres in the preseason game in Singapore as Arsenal take on Newcastle although he will not be playing in the game.