Viktor Gy\u00f6keres’s transfer to Arsenal was marked by intense negotiations and a notable lack of respect from Sporting CP, according to the striker’s agent Jonathan Chalkias. Despite an agreement being reached in July, final details delayed the move. Chalkias criticized Sporting’s handling of the situation, attributing delays partly to the absence of former sporting director Hugo Viana, who left for Manchester City. <\/p>\n
Chalkias expressed surprise that Gy\u00f6keres, who scored many goals and won three trophies, was not shown more respect. He revealed Sporting even offered the player to Real Madrid during the transfer talks, despite a clear commitment from Gy\u00f6keres to join Arsenal from the outset. Chalkias said, “They offered him to Real Madrid, he made headlines with Real Madrid and even [Manchester] United, but from day one there was a commitment to Arsenal.” <\/p>\n
The agent also lamented that Gy\u00f6keres’s true wishes were overlooked and that Sporting showed more interest in the highest bidder rather than respecting the player’s preferred destination. Recounting the emotional strain on Gy\u00f6keres during the drawn-out process, Chalkias commented on the striker’s frustration and moodiness at times, noting with a touch of humor, “You\u2019ve said good morning, and you get an \u2018mmm\u2019 back. We\u2019ve joked about it quite a few times.” <\/p>\n
Ultimately, sacrifices from all parties were necessary to conclude the deal, allowing Gy\u00f6keres to complete his move to Arsenal, fulfilling his dream and desire to play for the Premier League club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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