Sporting CP fans have expressed their discontent with Viktor Gyokeres, who is set to join Arsenal for €73.5 million. Unveiling banners during a pre-season game, fans made their feelings clear as the striker, unhappy at the club, inches closer to an Emirates move.
Sporting CP fans have voiced their displeasure with Viktor Gyokeres ahead of his anticipated move to Arsenal, as tensions rise between the striker and the club. The Swedish forward, who has been prolific for the Portuguese side, faces growing animosity from supporters after he made it clear he no longer wants to play for Sporting. The situation has escalated with the unveiling of anti-Gyokeres banners during a pre-season match against Celtic.
In Sporting CP’s pre-season friendly against Celtic at the Estadio Algarve, two banners were prominently displayed by the club’s fans. One banner sent a stark message: “I don’t cry for those who leave, I’m happy for those who stay.” The other banner read: “No one is above the club’s interests, no matter who they are.” These sentiments underline the frustration and anger of fans towards Gyokeres, who seems set to leave for a €73.5 million (£63.4m/$86m) move to Arsenal.
Gyokeres, who has been a key player for Sporting over the past two years, has scored 97 goals in 102 appearances and helped the club win multiple trophies. However, his desire to move on has led to a strained relationship with the club’s supporters. He has made it clear that he no longer wishes to play for Sporting CP, and his move to Arsenal is drawing closer, despite the tensions surrounding his exit.
Sporting CP’s president, Frederico Varandas, threatened disciplinary action against Gyokeres for his actions, but it appears that the striker’s departure is inevitable. As the club prepares for life without the Sweden international, the focus shifts to finalising his transfer to Arsenal, with fans of the Premier League club eagerly awaiting confirmation.
The transfer saga is far from over, and Arsenal supporters will be hoping for the official announcement of Gyokeres’ move soon. Meanwhile, Sporting CP will be tasked with finding a replacement for their star striker as they look ahead to the upcoming season.
