Gyokeres: 'Amorim's tactics helped me explode'

Striker Viktor Gyokeres - who is on Arsenal's radar - has shared his emotional story about his explosive playing time under coach Ruben Amorim at Sporting CP.

Striker Viktor Gyokeres is set to join Arsenal.

Speaking to France Football magazine, the Swedish striker frankly affirmed: "The playing style we applied under him is completely suitable for me."

During his two seasons with Sporting, Gyokeres not only demonstrated his fearsome scoring instincts but also became a key factor in helping the team win two consecutive national championships - something that had never happened in the club's 71-year history.

Joining Sporting from Coventry City in the summer of 2023, Gyokeres immediately made his mark by scoring 29 goals in Liga Portugal in his first season, playing a significant role in helping the team win the championship after nearly two decades of waiting. In the 2024/25 season, he was even more outstanding when he reached 39 goals, maintaining the top scorer position and helping Sporting successfully defend the title.

“It’s a really special achievement. And obviously Ruben Amorim has a huge part to play in all of it. I can’t thank him enough,” Gyokeres stressed.

However, the 27-year-old striker also revealed that he was shocked when coach Amorim decided to leave Sporting in the middle of the season - when the team was at the top of the table and still competing in the Champions League.

“It was a surprise. I have never seen a coach leave a team in the middle of a season when things were going so well. But I completely respect his decision. There is no resentment,” Gyokeres said.

Viktor Gyökeres' future is currently a hot topic in the transfer market. According to ESPN, Arsenal are very close to signing the Swedish striker for a fee of around €65 million. If the deal is successful, the Premier League will welcome one of the most dangerous goalscorers in Europe today.

Source: https://znews.vn/gyokeres-chien-thuat-cua-amorim-giup-toi-bung-no-post1567424.html