Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal
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Viktor Gyokeres trained with the Arsenal squad for the first time on Tuesday. The 27-year-old completed his £64m move from Sporting over the weekend and immediately flew out to Singapore, where he was presented on the pitch ahead of Arsenal’s win over Newcastle.
After months of speculation, the club have agreed a €63.5m fixed fee with a further €10m in add-ons for Sporting CP's free-scoring striker
Arsenal has signed Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres to bring an end to the Premier League club’s years-long search for a prolific goalscorer.
Viktor Gyokeres has received some wholesome welcome messages from his new Arsenal teammates following his arrival from Sporting CP.
Viktor Gyokeres ’ new Arsenal shirt number has been revealed after he today completed a move worth £63.7million. The Swede’s switch from Sporting CP to North London is the result of an acrimonious, drawn-out transfer saga.
While it would be far too simplistic to say the Gunners' five-year trophy drought is down to their failure to land a frontman, it has undoubtedly played a part. Viktor Gyokeres will arrive at the Emirates with a big reputation, having scored 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting, and adding 26 assists.
The Sweden international has signed a five-year deal at the Emirates and takes over the No.14 shirt in north London, famously worn by club legend Thierry Henry.