Viktor Gyokeres: Cristiano Ronaldo Shares Verdict on New Arsenal Signing
- Arsenal won the race for Viktor Gyokeres' signature last month after weeks of talks with Portuguese champions Sporting CP
- The Swede is considered one of the best strikers in Europe and the one to help Arsenal finally win the Premier League
- The 27-year-old, who has run riot in the last two seasons, has caught the attention of Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently name-dropped him
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Al-Nassr veteran Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his verdict on new Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres.
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The Swede recently joined the Gunners after weeks of speculation and negotiations and is expected to help Arsenal challenge for another Premier League title. He scored his first goal on Saturday, August 9, against Athletic Club.
How much did Viktor Gyokeres cost Arsenal?
Arsenal and Sporting CP agreed on a deal worth €63.5million (KSh 9.6 billion) plus €10 million (KSh 1.5 billion) in add-ons.
He made his first start for the Gunners two days ago against Villarreal in a friendly clash at the Emirates.
The 27-year-old Swede scored 54 goals in 52 matches last season and notched 33 league goals in each of the previous two seasons.
"I use the word conviction and that's the first thing that I noticed when I spoke to him," Arteta in a press conference in Hong Kong. "Someone very determined, someone that was already really attached to the club [with] the way he was talking about the club, the history and in this case Thierry [Henry's number] and what the shirt represented."
Why did Viktor Gyokeres choose Arsenal?
The former Sporting CP player was strongly linked with a reunion with his former coach, Ruben Amorim, at Manchester United, but ultimately chose the Gunners.
“I just felt that it was the right club for me,” Gyokeres said. “What I heard from Mikel and Andrea when I was speaking with them, and just what I've seen in the past years, how they've been playing football.
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"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."
What did Ronaldo say about Gyokeres?
Ronaldo played for Sporting CP before moving to Man United, where he made a name for himself and became an icon in football. He was recently asked about Gyokeres' departure from the club.
"We only miss those who are there, that’s what they say. I believe Sporting will be competitive," Ronaldo said via Metro Sports. Gyokeres was a special player, but the team will have to adapt."
Gunners fans have been asking for a striker for the last few seasons, and it seems they got their man.
Who will win the Premier League?
In a related story, TUKO.co.ke reported that Opta's supercomputer predicted the 2025/26 Premier League title.
Liverpool are the leading favourites with a 28.5% chance of winning it again after their triumph last campaign.
The Gunners were given a 24.3% chance to win after falling short in the last three years.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
