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Gyokeres' Arsenal impact: From Lisbon star to North London
6 Apr
Summary
- Gyokeres scored 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting CP.
- Arsenal signed Gyokeres for £64m ($86m) in the summer of 2025.
- Luis Suarez is emulating Gyokeres' success at Sporting CP.
Viktor Gyokeres has made a significant impact at Arsenal since his transfer from Sporting CP in the summer of 2025. The 27-year-old Swedish striker commanded a fee of £64 million ($86 million) and has since scored 17 goals across all competitions, demonstrating his prolific form in north London.
His move to England followed a highly successful period in Lisbon, where Gyokeres netted 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting CP. During his tenure, he was instrumental in the club winning consecutive league titles and the Portuguese Cup in 2025, with manager Rui Borges noting he "defined an era" for Sporting.
Despite Gyokeres' departure being anticipated, Sporting CP has successfully transitioned and found a worthy successor in Luis Suarez. The new signing, also brought in from the second tier, is currently delivering impressive goal-scoring numbers reminiscent of Gyokeres' achievements, positioning him as a key player for Sporting as they prepare to face Arsenal.
