Arsenal had been prioritising a striker this summer and have finally got their man, adding the 27-year-old as their sixth signing.
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Gyokeres has joined from Portugal’s Sporting CP for a €63.5million fixed fee with a further €10m possible in potential add-ons, signing a five-year contract.
The prolific forward was under the impression he would be allowed to leave the club for a lower fee of around £51 million plus add-ons, per a perceived ‘gentleman’s agreement.’
It has also been confirmed that he will inherit the famous number 14 shirt, previously worn by Arsenal legend Thiery Henry.