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New Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres was introduced to the crowd in Singapore while 15-year-old Max Dowman once again impressed as the Gunners beat Newcastle 3-2 in pre-season. As soon as it was announced before the match that Gyokeres would be arriving in Singapore,
LONDON/SINGAPORE: Arsenal's new signing Viktor Gyokeres was spotted at Singapore's Changi Airport on Sunday evening (Jul 27), a day after the Premier League club announced the signing of the Swedish international striker from Sporting Lisbon.
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Gyokeres unveiled to Arsenal fans in Singapore, Arteta says 'super happy' to have himSwedish international Viktor Gyokeres is unveiled as Arsenal's new striker to cheering fans in Singapore's National Stadium ahead of a friendly clash against Newcastle United, with manager Mikel Arteta expressing his joy at the latest signing.
Gyokeres will be in the National Stadium in Singapore to watch his new team-mates play their second friendly match of the tour. The forward will then be part of the squad that travels to Hong Kong on Tuesday before the Gunners play Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.
ARSENAL are taking on Newcastle in Singapore RIGHT NOW as both sides continue to prepare for this season! The Gunners recently announced the addition of Viktor Gyokeres and Christian Mosquera,
Arsenal managed to get the announcement done quickly on Saturday night, so there’s no need to hide the transfer anymore. But with the deal happening so late, there’s also no chance that Gyokeres will be playing in Sunday’s game against Newcastle.
Premier League club hope Viktor Gyokeres can finally solve lack of firepower upfront and bring silverware back to North London.
Gyökeres is now heading to Singapore to join his new teammates. It's the end of a protracted transfer saga. At one point, the deal with Sporting Lisbon threatened to fall apart, but a deal was finally agreed. The Gunners are reportedly transferring €63.5m to Portugal for the 26-time capped international. A further €10m could follow in bonuses.
Arsenal yesterday announced the signing of Swedish international striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon, bolstering their attacking options as