In less than seven days, the 2025/26 Premier League will kick off and Cristiano Ronaldo pay attention. Liverpool has spent over €300 million in the transfer market aiming to defend their title, Manchester City will try to reclaim the throne, Chelsea seeks to build on their FIFA Club World Cup triumph, and Arsenal is chasing their first league crown in more than 20 years after three consecutive runner-up finishes.
Expectations are sky-high for all 20 teams, who start the season on equal footing, at least on the sporting side. Every club has strengthened their squad for the new campaign, but one name in particular is drawing major attention: Viktor Gyökeres. The Swedish striker is Arsenal’s marquee signing, will wear Thierry Henry’s legendary number, and just earned high praise from Cristiano Ronaldo.
While speaking about his beloved Sporting Lisbon—where Gyökeres scored 97 goals in 102 matches—Cristiano stopped to highlight him, using just a few words: “Gyökeres? We only miss those who are there, that’s what they say. Gyökeres was a special player.”
Arsenal paid €70 million for Gyökeres
Viktor Gyökeres will proudly wear the historic number 14 jersey, the same shirt Thierry Henry turned into a global soccer icon. Arsenal’s hopes are pinned on the Swedish forward, as they believe a striker of his caliber and presence was the missing piece in their title puzzle.
Mikel Arteta now has his proven goal scorer, who cost the club €70 million. With a track record of success, Gyökeres now faces the greatest challenge of his career—shining under the brightest lights in world soccer and leading Arsenal to their ultimate goal after more than two decades of waiting.
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Gyökeres has already opened his account for the Gunners, scoring in the Emirates Cup against Athletic Bilbao. He will be Arsenal’s attacking focal point in their Premier League opener, a marquee clash against none other than Manchester United.
