Viktor Gyokees has sealed his move to Arsenal, because the Gunners completed a deal £ 63.7 million to finally get Mikel Arteta a goal scorer and to continue a busy summer of the business community
Mikel Arteta has praised the signing of Viktor Gyokeres after Arsenal had confirmed the transfer of £ 63.7 million. The Sweden International has signed a long -term deal with the Gunners after participating in one of the transfersagas of the summer.
Gyokeres, 27, went on strike to try to force the sporty CP to accept lower transfer costs that he claimed to have agreed today. This led to the president of the Portuguese club Frederico Verandas issued a stunning statement that he would not be blackmailed.
In the end, Gyoke's agent Hasan Cetinkaya – a key figure in the disagreement – decided to abandon his compensation so that Arsenal could reach an agreement with Sporting.
But Gyokees offers something that they apparently lacked the North -London side for many of Arteta's term of office – a goal scorer. The ex-Coventry and Brighton have 97 goals in 102 performances for Sporting and Arsenal hope that he can replicate that kind of form in the Premier League.
“We are absolutely pleased to welcome Viktor Gyökeres to the club,” said Arteta. “The consistency he has shown in his versions and availability has been excellent and his target contributions speak for themselves.
“Viktor has so many qualities. He is a fast and powerful presence in advance, with incredible goal figures at club and international level. He brings a clinical lead with a high conversion rate of opportunities in goals, with his intelligent movement in the box, making it a constant threat.
“We are enthusiastic about what Viktor brings to our team and look forward to working with him. We welcome Viktor and his family in Arsenal.”
Sports director Andrea Berta offered a similar number of superlatives for their new signing. The Italian outlined three areas that make Gyokeres an ideal addition to the vision of Arsenal and believes that the attacker will have an impact on and outside the field.
“We are so happy with the excellent deal we have completed to bring Viktor Gyökeres to the club,” he said. “Viktor is an exceptional talent and has consistently demonstrated that he has the qualities and winning mentality that is required for a top level center. His physicality, intelligence and work ethics make him perfect for our vision.
“We are convinced that Viktor will have a major impact on the field and will be an important figure in our dressing room. Welcome, Viktor!”