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Gyökeres Kicks Off Arsenal Tenure with 'Some Assists' Plea to Ødegaard

Signed in a €73.5 million deal from Sporting CP this week, the Swedish striker has been named in Arsenal’s Asia tour squad.

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Overview

  • Arsenal wrapped up a protracted negotiation on July 22 to secure the 27-year-old in a €73.5 million transfer including add-ons.
  • Gyökeres arrives off the back of 97 goals in two seasons at Sporting CP, featuring 54 strikes and 13 assists in the 2024/25 campaign.
  • A behind-the-scenes welcome video shows captain Martin Ødegaard offering Gyökeres any support he needs as he settles in North London.
  • The new number nine watched from the stands as Arsenal beat Newcastle 3-2 in Singapore ahead of joining full training.
  • He is included in the squad for the upcoming Asia tour friendly against Tottenham Hotspur at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park.