Gyokeres determined to prove himself in 'amazing' Arsenal team
Arsenal's new number 14, Viktor Gyokeres, is ready to get started in the Premier League after completing his move from Sporting CP.
Viktor Gyokeres is determined to prove himself in English football after completing his anticipated transfer to Arsenal.
The striker has signed a long-term deal, reportedly a five-year contract, at the Emirates in a £63.5m (€72.6m) move, including add-ons, from Sporting CP.
Gyokeres had spells with both Brighton and Coventry City before his move to Portugal. He scored 68 goals in two seasons with Sporting, the most of any player in Europe's top 10 leagues during that time.
The 27-year-old helped Coventry reach the Championship play-off final in 2023, but is now focused on scoring goals in the top-flight of English football.
"I always want to score," he told the club website. "To be a part of this club and to score in this kit and with this badge in front of all the supporters, I can't wait. It will be an amazing feeling.
"I started here [in England]. It feels like a long time ago. I think I've improved a lot since then. Now I want to prove myself for real and perform together with the team.
"It's a big honour to play for your country, and then to score goals for them is amazing. When I played at Sporting, I scored a few goals in the Champions League, so I feel that I can be on that level as well.
"Now, to come here to a club on Arsenal's level, I think it's going to help me perform even better with all the amazing players in this team. I'm really excited to get going."
Gyokeres was part of the Sporting team that lost 5-1 to Arsenal in the Champions League group stage last season.
The Sweden international revealed the result swayed him towards a move to north London.
Gyokeres added: "When I was playing against Arsenal last season, I could really feel it was a very strong team and very difficult to play against.
"That made me choose Arsenal, and, of course, all the history the club has and the massive fanbase. It's been amazing to see all the support that they have already given me before I even arrived. That's what it's all about. It's going to be very nice to see them in the stadiums as well.
"You were very solid defensively. It was hard to create chances. You were very good on set-pieces as well, and very effective in front of goal; you scored five goals.
"I think that the team was very good, both going forward and defensively as well. It was a tough game.
"It's going to be fun. I think there's going to be some good training sessions, hopefully, and it's a great way to improve."
