Sporting CP striker Viktor Gy\u00f6keres has accepted a significant financial penalty after his refusal to train during transfer talks with Arsenal, missing 13 days of sessions. The situation escalated when Gy\u00f6keres was spotted on holiday in Mallorca while still under contract obligations, prompting Sporting president Varandas to dock his entire July salary, amounting to around \u20ac350,000 (\u00a3306,000, $410,000).<\/p>\n
Despite this setback, the striker benefited from bonuses accrued during Sporting’s Liga Portugal title-winning campaign and for surpassing 50 combined goals and assists last season, easing the impact of his fine.<\/p>\n
Gy\u00f6keres is now nearing the completion of a transfer to Arsenal worth an initial \u20ac63.5 million (\u00a355.5 million, $74.6 million), with potential bonuses adding \u20ac10 million (\u00a38.7 million, $11.7 million) more. Upon joining, he will be assigned the prestigious No.14 jersey, famously worn by Thierry Henry.<\/p>\n
Arsenal, currently in Singapore for their pre-season preparations, anticipate integrating Gy\u00f6keres soon. However, his month-long absence from training might delay his debut. The club and player appear keen to move past the negotiation difficulties as preparations continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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