Viktor Gyokees seems to make his Arsenal debut against Manchester United, where he will be reunification with his former sporty Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim
Manchester United host Arsenal in Old Trafford in a competition with several stories that unfold. One of the most important stories will be the reunion of the Red Devil Manager Ruben Amorim and the star of the Gunners' Striker Die Viktor Gyokeres.
The two destroyed together with Sporting Lisbon. After the stunning hat trick of Gyokeres against Manchester City in the Champions League – Amorim's farewell match as a sporty boss – it seemed inevitable that he would follow him to Old Trafford.
Although United is said to be happy to secure his services, the Swedish sensation only let his heart take one step to the side of Mikel Arteta, regardless of Amorim in the Theater of Dreams. With their first meeting to opposing parties, Mirror Football is investigating their respective journeys after their divorce.
Gyokers' Reason for Man Utd Snub
United was ready to go to toe with Arsenal in the battle for the signature of Gyokees, but the former Coventry City Ace had set his heart to move to the Emirates Stadium. He made his intentions crystal clear when he was asked about his choice shortly after the official announcement.
He said: “Of course there were other clubs, but this was not a difficult choice. I chose Arsenal. When I played against Arsenal last season [in the Champions League]I could really feel that it was a very strong team and very difficult to play against.
“That made me choose Arsenal, and of course all the history that the club has and the huge fan base. It was great to see all the support they have already given me before I even got. That is what it's all about. It will be very nice to see them in the stadiums.”
Agent 'Opstur' with Amorim
Reports from Portuguese Outlet Record claimed that the agent of Gyokeres, Hasan Cetinkaya, was left “wounded” by the United Boss. In addition to representing the Arsenal striker, he also takes care of the former United Victor Lindelof for the former United defender.
After eight years at Old Trafford, the Red Devils did not decide to offer the ex-back-back conditions of the ex-Benfica, which led to his departure on a free transfer. It is understood that Lindelof wanted to stay and fight for his position, but Amorim chose to release the 31-year-old.
Allegedly this step left Cetinkaya “upset”. At that time it was claimed that the door was closed for a possible switch to Old Trafford for Gyokeres after the departure of Lindelof.
It turned out to be irrelevant because it became clear that the striker preferred Arsenal. United had already rejected himself to chase him before he secured Benjamin Sesko.
Real feelings
Gyokees began to make a name for himself in Coventry City, but his time under Amorim is what saw him become one of the most discussed players in world football. Despite his admiration for the United manager, he confessed that he was left stunned by his exit.
He said before: “It was a shock. It never happened to me to see a manager leave in the middle of the season when everything went well. It was surprising, but I fully understand his decision.”
Amorim also gave a number of frank comments about Gyokeres when he asked about speculation around the rush hour in April. He seemed to hint that the attacker would not have used a switch to United, unless they had secured Champions League football.
The Red Devils boss said: “I didn't talk to Viktor. But if a player only wants to play at Manchester United to play Champions League, then that player will not come to Manchester United. We want players who want to be united and not players who only want to play certain competitions.”
Gyoke's tactical recognition
In front and adversity, Amorim has relentlessly tried to drill tactical blueprint in United. Although there were occasions when it seemed that the Portuguese manager created unnecessary difficulties by maintaining his 3-4-3 system, he remained committed to the approach that silverware supplied at Sporting.
If someone flourished and flourished under the methods of Amorim, it was Gyokees. The striker previously recognized this in a different interview.
He said: “We won two championships in a row, for the first time in 71 years. It is an incredible achievement, and of course Ruben Amorim played a major role in it. I can't thank him enough. The playing style we had under his orders perfectly adjusted me.”
If Gyokees had chosen United, his comments about the playing style of his ex-manager that he would have been optimistic about making a name for himself at Old Trafford. But another story will now unfold, starting with their reunion.