Viktor Gyokeres reveals inspiration behind epic goal celebration and opens up on life at Arsenal after 'challenging' start

Chris Burton Tue, 3 February 2026 at 5:42 am UTC·4 min read Arsenal finally found a fearsome No.9 Gyokeres moved to north London in a transfer package worth an initial €55 million (£47m/$65m) during the summer of 2025. An exit clause was triggered in his deal at Portuguese side Sporting, with Arsenal considered to have landed themselves quite the bargain.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement That is because Gyokeres had been a prolific presence in Lisbon. He also boasted prior experience of life in British football from stints at Brighton, Swansea and Coventry. Mikel Arteta finally found the fearsome No.9 that Arsenal had been crying out for.Gyokeres explains inspiration behind goal...