Gyokeres Arsenal move confirmed

Gyokeres choices Arsenal over Manchester United and the ripple effects reach his agent, Amorim and the two clubs.

Gyokeres signs for Arsenal ahead of United clash

Manchester United showed interest in Viktor Gyokeres, but the striker chose Arsenal, praising the club’s history and its large fanbase as decisive factors. "There were other clubs, of course, but this wasn't a hard choice. I chose Arsenal," he said after the move was confirmed, adding that the belief and support from fans had already impressed him.

Reports from Record said Gyokeres’ agent Hasan Cetinkaya was upset by Ruben Amorim's exit from Sporting Lisbon, a move seen as a setback for any potential switch to United. United had already moved on to Benjamin Sesko, leaving Gyokeres to focus on Arsenal. United boss Ruben Amorim later said that a player who only wants to join Manchester United to play Champions League would not come, underscoring a preference for players committed to the club's broader project. Gyokeres has spoken about Amorim's influence, recalling, "We won two championships in a row, for the first time in 71 years. It's an incredible achievement, and of course Ruben Amorim played a big role in that. The style of play we had under his orders suited me perfectly".

This move highlights how a player can be drawn to a club culture and fan connection as much as competitive rewards. Gyokeres frames Arsenal as more than a stop on a price tag, pointing to a historical appeal and a supportive environment. At the same time, the episode around Amorim’s Sporting departure and Cetinkaya’s reaction reveals how coaching upheaval and agency dynamics can sway a transfer story. The clash of ambitions between Arsenal and Manchester United is not just about a single season but about long term projects and the players who buy into them.

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The next chapter will test whether Gyokeres can translate this choice into on pitch impact for Arsenal.