Viktor Gyökeres to Wear Arsenal’s Iconic No. 14 Shirt
Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP, in a deal reportedly worth between £63.5 million to £63.7 million—including performance-based add‑ons. The contract extends for five years, and Gyökeres is set to wear the Arsenal No. 14 shirt, famously worn by Thierry Henry .
Gyökeres joins Arsenal following a remarkable period at Sporting, where he scored an extraordinary 97 goals in 102 appearances. His move to north London marks a high-profile addition to Arsenal’s squad as they push for Premier League glory .
The transfer saga involved complex negotiations over agent fees and add-on structures, and even included a player strike to finalize the move. Gyökeres ultimately declined to report for pre-season training with Sporting, accelerating a resolution .
By securing Gyökeres, Arsenal’s total summer outlay has surpassed £200 million, encompassing other key signings such as Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, Christian Nørgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Cristhian Mosquera .
Why No. 14 Matters
The No. 14 jersey holds legendary status at Arsenal, permanently associated with Thierry Henry—who scored 228 goals in 377 appearances wearing it. Gyökeres succeeds Eddie Nketiah, who departed the club last summer, and steps into a lineage that includes Theo Walcott and Pierre‑Emerick Aubameyang .
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