Viktor Gy\u00f6keres has expressed enthusiasm about proving his capabilities at Arsenal following his high-profile transfer from Sporting CP. The 27-year-old striker will don the legendary No. 14 jersey, previously worn by Thierry Henry, signaling high expectations among the Arsenal faithful.<\/p>\n
In his first interview with the club’s media, Gy\u00f6keres emphasized his eagerness to score goals, stating, “I always want to score. To be a part of this club and to score in this kit and with this badge in front of all the supporters, I can\u2019t wait. It will be an amazing feeling.” Reflecting on his career progression since first stepping onto English soil, he noted, “I started here [in England], it feels like a long time ago. I think I\u2019ve improved a lot since then. Now I want to prove myself for real and perform together with the team.”<\/p>\n
Gy\u00f6keres, who netted 54 goals across all competitions in the 2024\u201325 season, credited Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta as significant influences in his decision. He remarked on Arsenal’s strong squad and rich history as major draws, saying, “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. It\u2019s been amazing to see all the support that they have already given me before I even arrived. That\u2019s what it\u2019s all about. It\u2019s going to be very nice to see them in the stadiums as well.”<\/p>\n
Gy\u00f6keres also reflected on his international success and Champions League experience, expressing confidence about his ability to perform at the highest levels with Arsenal: “It\u2019s a big honour to play for your country, and then to score goals for them is amazing. When I played at Sporting, I scored a few goals in the Champions League so I feel that I can be on that level as well. Now to come here to a club on Arsenal\u2019s level, I think it\u2019s going to help me perform even better with all the amazing players in this team. I\u2019m really excited to get going.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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