Arsenal confirm signing of Sporting forward Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal have completed the signing of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth €63.5million (£54.8m) plus €10m in add-ons.

The 27-year-old, who was on strike in order to push through the transfer has signed a long-term deal after completing his medical.

Gyokeres netted 97 goals in 102 matches during two seasons in Portugal.

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He spent three seasons with Championship side Coventry City before joining Sporting under Ruben Amorim.

Sporting Director Andrea Berta said: “We are so pleased with the excellent deal we have completed to bring Viktor Gyökeres to the club.

“Viktor is an exceptional talent and has consistently demonstrated he has the qualities and winning mentality required of a top-level centre-forward.

“His physicality, intelligence and work ethic make him a perfect fit for our vision.

“We are confident Viktor will have a major impact on the pitch and become an important figure in our dressing room. Welcome, Viktor!”

Viktor will wear the number 14 shirt and will link up with the squad on their pre-season tour in Asia.

Manager Mikel Arteta added: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Viktor Gyökeres to the club.

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“The consistency he has shown in his performances and availability have been outstanding, and his goal contributions speak for themselves.

“Viktor has so many qualities. He is a quick and powerful presence up front, with incredible goalscoring numbers at club and international levels.

“He brings a clinical edge with a high conversion rate of chances into goals, with his intelligent movement in the box making him a constant threat.

“We’re excited about what Viktor brings to our squad and are looking forward to start working with him. We welcome Viktor and his family to Arsenal.”

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