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Arsenal sign Viktor Gyokeres! Gunners confirm arrival of new No.14 as Mikel Arteta finally lands a striker

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<p>Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Gyokeres from Sporting CP, with the Sweden international signing a long-term contract at the Emirates. The Gunners have confirmed that he will wear the iconic No.14 shirt made famous by Thierry Henry.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is where you need to be.<br><br>Viktor Gyökeres is a Gunner ✊<br><br>Narrated by Kojey Radical 🎙️ <a href="https://t.co/k7qLBUyW61">pic.twitter.com/k7qLBUyW61</a></p>— Arsenal (@Arsenal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Arsenal/status/1949168329148493988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The Gunners can breathe a sigh of relief after capturing their top transfer candidate for the summer. After a drawn out transfer saga, which saw <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/viktor-gyokeres-arsenal-transfer-in-danger-collapsing-impasse-sporting-cp-jose-mourinho-fenerbahce-wait-in-wings/bltc21c6c14cdf4086c" target="_blank">Arsenal reportedly withdraw their interest</a> following the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/sporting-message-arsenal-viktor-gyokeres-striker-pre-season-training/blt9f5bb4dbd5ff80e5" target="_blank">war between Gyokeres and Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas</a>, the club will be happy to finally a natural striker and find the missing piece of the jigsaw under Mikel Arteta. Arsenal have paid £64 million (€74m/$86m) to Sporting CP, including <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-bonus-payments-arsenal-must-pay-sporting-cp-green-light-viktor-gyokeres-deal/blt72e05b14aa3e2ed6#csc44743f7ecd5cdad" target="_blank">bonuses related to appearances and goals/assists</a>. The details regarding the length of his contract are unknown, although Arsenal did state in their official announcement that Gyokeres has signed a "long-term contract."</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking after the completion of Gyokeres' signing, head coach Arteta provided his thoughts on the transfer. He said: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Viktor Gyokeres to the club. The consistency he has shown in his performances and availability have been outstanding, and his goal contributions speak for themselves.
</p><p>“Viktor has so many qualities. He is a quick and powerful presence up front, with incredible goalscoring numbers at club and international levels. He brings a clinical edge with a high conversion rate of chances into goals, with his intelligent movement in the box making him a constant threat.
</p><p>“We’re excited about what Viktor brings to our squad and are looking forward to start working with him. We welcome Viktor and his family to Arsenal.”</p>

WHAT MIKEL ARTETA SAID

<p>The 27-year-old will join Arsenal on their pre-season tour to Asia, and is expected to make his unofficial debut for the club against Tottenham Hotspur on July 31.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Arsenal sign Viktor Gyokeres! Gunners confirm arrival of new No.14 as Mikel Arteta finally lands a striker | Goal.com

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP, with the Swedish international set to wear the iconic No.14 previously worn by legends such as Thierry Henry.

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