Striker Viktor Gyokeres has just given the first interview since joining Arsenal. In the story with the reporter of The Athletic newspaper, he shared many interesting things.
The first thing Viktor Gyokeres mentioned in the interview related to the “No. 14” shirt he owned in the 2025/26 season. The Swedish striker revealed: “To be honest, at Arsenal right now, I don't have too many shirts to choose. I simply see 'number 14' is still empty, so I asked. I have nothing to do when doing it.”
Gyokeres continued: “Thierry Henry is a legend at the Emirates. Attention to his level is what any striker wants. But he is different.
Referring to the fact that Viktor Gyokeres took the initiative to receive the number 14 at Arsenal next season, coach Mikel Arteta emphasized that the rookie of the London capital team showed great confidence and he believed that he would not be obscured by the huge shadow of Henry's “wind god”. And Gyokeres simply shared: “I will try my best to prove myself worthy of Arsenal's investment. And what people think about, how expected about me is not what makes me bother.”
Viktor Gyokeres shows the excitement when returning to play in the English Premier League: “Obviously this is the best tournament in the world. That urged me to return to the English Premier League. I had 5 years of experience playing before in England, so I could quickly adapt to Arsenal.” Of course, he was not so subjective. Gyokres affirmed that he would work hard to quickly integrate with Arsenal's reel.
Referring to the stormy journey to come to Arsenal, when continuously being so difficult by the old team Sporting Lisbon to threaten the strike, Viktor Gyokeres affirmed: “I have never been in such a irony situation before. Arsenal is a great team and I feel very clear that they need me. Honestly, I have the intense desire to become a gunner. Emirates. I will definitely not regret this decision. ”
In the process of struggling negotiations between Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal, Viktor Gyokeres also received a few more attractive offers. In particular, MU is one of the eager teams to have his service. “I thought seriously and realized that joining MU was not an ideal choice. Reason told me that I was born to contribute to Arsenal,” the Swedish striker said.
Viktor Gyokeres was a “top scorer” at the Portuguese league last season with 39 goals. However, when the reporter questioned the goals in Arsenal's shirt in the upcoming season, he seemed reserved: “I do not set a specific goal. I can not say anything to you, when everything has not started. I just revealed that I have talked to coach Mikel Arteta and he also told me to try to promote.”
Closing the interview, Viktor Gyokeres tried to reduce pressure on herself. He emphasized: “Many people say that I am the perfect piece that Arsenal lacks to go directly to the Premier League championship.
