Viktor Gyökeres Impresses in Training as Arsenal Teammates Welcome Him Ahead of North London Derby Debut
Viktor Gyökeres has only just joined Arsenal, but the Swedish striker is already turning heads—and raising expectations—with his electric form in training. After sealing a £63 million move from Sporting CP, the 27-year-old has joined Mikel Arteta’s squad on their pre-season tour of Asia, where he has wasted no time settling in.
Warm Welcome from the Squad
Mikel Arteta and the entire Arsenal team reportedly welcomed Gyökeres with open arms during the final stages of the club’s Asian tour, which now has just one game remaining. The chemistry off the pitch seems to be forming quickly, and it’s already translating into on-pitch understanding.
“The squad has embraced him instantly,” a club insider said. “He looks like he’s been here for years.”
A Possible Debut vs Tottenham?
All eyes are now on Arsenal’s final match of the tour—an historic first-ever overseas North London Derby against rivals Tottenham. And there’s a real possibility that Gyökeres could make his debut in that fiery clash.
If his training form is anything to go by, Spurs defenders may already have reason to worry.
Training Footage Gets Fans Buzzing
Footage doing the rounds online shows Gyökeres scoring from every angle in training—volleyed goals, composed finishes, powerful strikes—he’s doing it all. But it’s not just his goalscoring that’s catching the eye. One clip in particular highlights his ability to link up with teammates, turning a tight space into a genuine shooting chance through sharp movement and one-touch play.
That level of technical awareness and fluid connection has fans—and coaches—buzzing with excitement.
“This guy isn’t just a finisher. He’s a complete forward,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “He’s already linking with Ødegaard and Saka like they’ve been playing together for years.”
Arteta’s Missing Piece?
With the likes of Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga also joining the Gunners this summer, Arsenal look ready to push even harder for the Premier League title. But Gyökeres could be the X-factor Mikel Arteta has been missing—a clinical striker who also brings intelligence, strength, and link-up play.
“He’s a monster in training,” one staff member reportedly said. “If he performs like this in games, it’s game over for a lot of teams.”
“You Haven’t Seen the Best of Me Yet”
Speaking earlier this month, Gyökeres made no secret of his ambitions in England:
“I’m definitely one of the best strikers in the world. What I did at Sporting—I’m convinced I can do anywhere,” he told L’Équipe. “You haven’t seen the best of Gyökeres yet.”
As Arsenal prepare for their final pre-season match, the Gyökeres hype train is gaining speed—and if he steps onto the pitch against Tottenham, the Premier League will get its first taste of what could be a game-changing arrival.
