"Gyokeres completed a move from Sporting Lisbon on Saturday worth a reported 63 million pounds ($85m) and signed a five-year contract."
"Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta said, "Viktor is an exceptional talent and has consistently demonstrated he has the qualities and winning mentality required of a top-level centre-forward.""
"The 27-year-old striker joins Arsenal after establishing himself after two outstanding seasons in Portugal, in which he fired Lisbon to back-to-back league titles with 97 goals."
"His consistency in performances and availability have been outstanding, and his goal contributions speak for themselves, said manager Mikel Arteta."
Arsenal signed Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon for 63 million pounds ($85 million) on a five-year contract. Gyokeres scored 97 goals over the past two seasons, including an impressive 54 goals in 52 appearances in 2024-25. His addition addresses a long-standing need for a prolific goalscorer as Arsenal has finished runner-up in the Premier League three consecutive times. Gyokeres has demonstrated remarkable consistency, physicality, and work ethic, making him a strong fit for Arsenal's ambitions. He previously played for Brighton and Coventry, where he excelled and garnered attention from Lisbon.
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