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- Gyokeres confirms أرسنال move was an easy decision
- Man Utd made late push but failed to convince striker
- £64m signing set for derby debut against توتنهام
Why Viktor Gyokeres Chose Arsenal Over Man Utd in £64m Transfer Saga
In a bold move that has shaken up the الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز landscape, Viktor Gyokeres has officially joined أرسنال من نادي سبورتينغ لشبونة, turning down a last-minute bid from مانشستر يونايتد. This £64 million acquisition highlights Arsenal’s determination to bolster their frontline, with the Swedish forward expressing unwavering enthusiasm for the Gunners. As Arsenal aims to break their trophy drought-now extending beyond five years-this signing could prove pivotal, especially considering Gyokeres’ impressive tally of 54 goals last season, which remains unmatched in recent European campaigns.
Viktor Gyokeres Reflects on Seamless Arsenal Decision Amid Rival Bids
Arsenal sealed the deal for Gyokeres from Sporting CP just weeks ago, securing him for approximately £64 million. Despite Manchester متحد‘s eleventh-hour attempt to intercept the transfer, the 27-year-old Swedish star remained committed to heading to the Emirates. He has since shared that Arsenal was always his top choice, even with interest pouring in from other top clubs.
Insights from Gyokeres on His Transfer Journey
In a recent press interaction, Gyokeres opened up: “Naturally, several teams showed interest. However, making the call to join Arsenal felt straightforward for me.”
Delving into the prolonged negotiations, he commented: “This whole process was something fresh for me-I’d never navigated anything quite like it. There was plenty of anticipation on my end. My desire was always to land here, though it took some effort. Now that I’m settled in, it’s an amazing feeling.
“I focused on solo training sessions to stay sharp and kept a steady routine. Most days involved rising early, hitting the gym, grabbing a meal, and calling it a night. That pattern held for several weeks, but the outcome has made it all worthwhile.
“The sense that Arsenal truly valued me stood out. Plus, this is a prestigious club steeped in tradition. I was eager to contribute to its legacy.”
How Gyokeres Fits into Arsenal’s Ambitious Plans
Mikel Arteta has been on the hunt for a classic center-forward, and Gyokeres appears to complete Arsenal’s offensive puzzle. With his remarkable 54-goal haul across all tournaments for Sporting in the previous campaign, he emerged as a prime target across Europe. The Gunners are banking on his prowess to finally secure silverware, potentially drawing parallels to recent successes like مانشستر سيتي‘s dominance fueled by star strikers.
Anticipation Builds for Gyokeres’ Arsenal Debut
Gyokeres is poised to step onto the pitch for Arsenal in the upcoming north London derby against Tottenham, set in Hong Kong on Thursday. This match offers Arteta a prime opportunity to evaluate the Swede’s integration into the team’s tactics. A strong showing could cement him as Arsenal’s leading attacker as the new Premier League season kicks off, especially with updated stats showing Arsenal’s improved goal-scoring rate in pre-season مباريات ودية this year.
