Arsenal officially announces that Sweden has signed international Viktor Gyökeres for the Gunners on a long -term contract.
The 27-year-old striker comes from Sporting Lisbon, where he scored an incredible 97 goals in 102 performances.
During his two seasons with Sporting, Viktor helped the Team Back-to-Back Primeira Liga titles, a National Cup, and was the top scorer of the competition in both campaigns. He also excelled at international level and scored 12 goals in his last 17 performances for Sweden.
Born in Stockholm, Viktor started his career as a Brommapojkarna, where he developed through their youth academy, 32 goals scored in 31 performances at levels under 19 and under 21, and made his senior debut as a 17-year-old.
In January 2018, the clinical goal scorer joined Brighton & Hove Albion, during which time he enjoyed loan spells in Swansea City, St. Pauli and Coventry City, who permanently moved to the Sky Blues in 2021 and helped them play the championship in 2023.
Sports director Andrea Berta said: “We are so happy with the excellent deal that we have completed to bring Viktor Gyökeres to the club. Viktor is an exceptional talent and has consistently demonstrated that he has the qualities and winning mentality needed for a center for a high level. His physical, intelligence and workethic.
“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!”
Manager Mikel Arteta added: “We are absolutely pleased to welcome Viktor Gyökeres to the club. 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.”
Viktor will wear the number 14 shirt and will immediately participate in the team on our tour for the season in Asia.
Everyone at Arsenal welcomes Viktor in the club.
The transfer is subject to the completion of the regulations processes.