Arsenal have announced the signing of Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres on a long-term deal.
27-year old Gyokeres arrives from Portuguese Primeira Liga side, Sporting Lisbon, where he netted a beautiful 97 goals in 102 appearances.
During his two seasons with Sporting, the Swedish striker helped the team win consecutive Primeira Liga titles, a national cup, and was the top scorer of the League in both campaigns.
He has also done well at international level, netting 12 goals in his last 17 appearances for Sweden.
Born in Stockholm, Sweden Capital, Gyokeres kicked off his career with IF Brommapojkarna, where he improved through their youth academy, netting 32 goals in 31 appearances at under-19 and under-21 levels, and recording his senior debut as a 17-year-old.
In January 2018, the outstanding sharpshooter joined Brighton & Hove Albion, a period in which he enjoyed loan spells at Swansea City, St. Pauli and Coventry City, moving to the Sky Blues permanently in 2021 and helping them to the Championship Play Off final in 2023.
According to arsenal.com, Sporting Director Andrea Berta, said: “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, said: “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.”
HC: 97 in 102. This is a real Goal Machine!!
Photo: Viktor Gyokeres, Arsenal new signing. X/Arsenal
