Gyökeres changes his mask: “He did something incredible”

Viktor Gyökeresdespite scoring 39 goals during his time in the Coventry (Championship)arrived as ‘covered’ to a Sporting CP where he became one of the fashion forwards at the time. It earned him a transfer to Arsenal like that ‘9’ called to solve the ‘gunners’ scoring problems. But, for the moment, he has not managed to finish ‘unmasking’ himself before setting foot again. Alvalade in these rooms Champions.

“If the geniuses who are devising this strategy believe that this puts pressure on me to facilitate the exit, not only are they completely wrong, but they are also further complicating the player’s exit. Nobody is above the interests of the club, whoever it is,” he expressed. Balconiespresident of Sportingafter the attitude adopted by a Viktor Gyökeres who declared himself in rebellion.

Nobody is above the interests of the club, whoever it is

Frederico Varandas, president Sporting CP

Finally, the Arsenal He accepted the Lisbon club’s demands and paid 67 million to acquire the services of a striker whose numbers supported him: he scored 97 goals in 102 games with the club. Sporting and was recognized as the world’s top scorer of the year 2024.

Some of them, he gave them as gifts Maxi Araújo from the left side of the Alvalade. “Betrayed by Rooted? No. The group and I are happy for him, he deserved it. He did something incredible in Sporting. We wish him the best,” the Uruguayan acknowledged in the preview. Rui Borgesfor his part, is “sure that he will be well received,” since “they have a lot to thank him for.”

A substitute to match

The jump to Premier It cost him… as well as adapting to what the Arsenal I demanded him as the most referential tip. However, little by little he has been increasing his numbers: he has scored 17 goals this season and 10 of them in 2026… in addition to another four in the ‘playoff’ to guide Sweden towards him World.

“He is a great player and can make a difference at any time,” he warned. Rui Borges. In Luis SuarezYes, it has found a guarantee replacement. The ex of Almeria He has scored 31 goals this season and has a shot at surpassing 35 in Rooted During his first season in Alvalade.

He is a great player and can make a difference at any time.

Rui Borges, Sporting CP coach

Engulfed in a ‘mini’ crisis, it is time for Rooted of the step forward that is expected of him. “He is going back to doing what he does best: scoring goals,” he explained. Mikel Arteta in the run-up to the meeting. It’s time to change your mask.