First footage of Viktor Gyokeres in Arsenal training emerges and it will get fans talking

For months, Arsenal fans waited. They waited through rumours, through negotiations, through drama. Every week, there were new reports. Every day, there was fresh hope. But no confirmation. No announcement. Just whispers. Just speculation. But now, it’s real. It’s official. It’s happening. Viktor Gyokeres is finally an Arsenal player. And not just any player. A striker. A monster. A goal machine. The 27-year-old Swedish forward who terrorised defenders in Portugal with Sporting CP has now landed at the Emirates Stadium. And Arsenal fans? They are already losing their minds.

The first footage of Gyokeres in Arsenal training has finally dropped, and within seconds of the clip going online, fans had already drawn their conclusions. It was short. It was simple. But it was powerful. One goal in training. One confident finish. One moment of brilliance. And boom — the internet exploded”

These weren’t just random tweets. These were emotional outbursts from a fanbase that has been starved of a real number 9 since the days of Robin van Persie. Yes, Gabriel Jesus is good. Yes, Eddie Nketiah works hard. Yes, Havertz can fill in. But what the fans have always wanted… is a killer. And in Viktor Gyokeres, they believe they have found one.

Let’s rewind the tape a bit. This transfer didn’t happen overnight. The Gyokeres-to-Arsenal saga has been running since the start of the summer window. It was slow. It was stressful. It was dramatic. Add-ons. Bonuses. Image rights. Length of contract. Everything delayed it. There were even rumours that Chelsea and PSG tried to hijack the move. But Arsenal stood strong. Sporting CP demanded a high fee. Arsenal negotiated hard. And finally, they reached an agreement. A five-year deal. A fee worth up to £73 million. One of the biggest deals of Arsenal’s modern era. And as soon as he put pen to paper, Gyokeres made it clear why he chose the Gunners.

“I just felt it was the right club for me,” he said calmly. “From what I heard from Mikel Arteta and \[sporting director] Andrea Berta, I knew this was the place I needed to be.”He added, “I played against Arsenal last season. I could feel their strength. They were a very difficult team to play against. That helped me make my decision.” Now, he’s on the inside. Now, he’s wearing the shirt. Now, he’s part of the family. And the fans are ready to embrace him like a long-lost hero.

The training clip that went viral was posted by a well-known Arsenal fan account, Gunners Blog. It was short — barely ten seconds. But it showed Gyokeres scoring a stunning finish during a training drill. The ball came to him. He controlled it sharply. One quick move. One powerful strike. The ball flew into the net. A beautiful goal. Cool. Confident. Lethal. That all it took. That one moment. Within minutes, the post had over 12,000 likes. Hundreds of comments. Thousands of retweets. And Arsenal fans couldn’t help themselves. “I’ve seen enough. Title is ours,” wrote one fan. “They are hyping something from the training ground where there’s no pressure,” replied another, trying to stay calm.

“I’ve never seen Havertz do that for one,” joked another. “EPL is truly in trouble. We’ve imported chaos.” And perhaps the funniest of all: “Gyokeres already scored 8 hat tricks in training. Give the man the Golden Boot already.” Of course, it’s all jokes. But there’s truth behind the laughter. Arsenal fans have been crying out for a striker who can bully defenders, finish with power, and strike fear into opponents. They saw flashes of that in the training clip. And it was enough to set their hearts racing.

Remember — this is a player who scored over 40 goals for Sporting CP last season. He dominated the Portuguese league. He scored in big games. He led from the front. He’s strong. He’s fast. He’s hungry. And now, he’s here to do the same in England. Mikel Arteta wanted him. The club chased him for weeks. And now the manager has finally got his man. It’s a sign of intent. Arsenal are not just building for top four. They are building for trophies. Serious trophies. The Premier League. The Champions League. Everything.

Gyokeres is one of six big signings for Arsenal this summer. The others? Martin Zubimendi — a classy midfielder from Real Sociedad. Noni Madueke — the tricky winger from Chelsea. Cristhian Mosquera — a defensive rock. Christian Norgaard — the midfield engine from Brentford. And Kepa Arrizabalaga — the experienced goalkeeper. This is not a small rebuild. This is a full-blown power move. The Gunners have one goal — to go one step further than last season. After coming so close to the title and falling short, Arteta and his team are going all out. No more excuses. No more experiments. This is war.

Back to Gyokeres. His official unveiling took place on July 27 in Singapore. Arsenal were playing Newcastle United in a pre-season friendly, and just before kick-off, the Swedish striker walked onto the pitch in front of thousands of fans. He waved. He smiled. The crowd roared. But he didn’t play. That was part of the plan. The club wanted to ease him in. Let him train. Let him learn the system. Let him adapt. And now, with the first footage of him in training finally out, fans are seeing what he’s capable of.

He hasn’t even played a match yet, but he’s already made headlines. That’s the level of excitement he brings. That’s the hunger fans have. The schedule ahead is tasty. Arsenal will next play against Tottenham Hotspur — their bitter rivals — in a huge pre-season clash in Hong Kong. After that, they return to London to face Villarreal at the Emirates on August 6, and then Athletic Club on August 9. Will Gyokeres make his debut against Spurs? Will he score? Will he silence the doubters and prove the hype is real?

No one knows yet. But the signs are good. The training clips show a player who is confident, comfortable, and ready to explode. Arteta has already started working closely with him. The midfielders are learning how to feed him. The wingers are adjusting to his movement. The team is being built around him. Arteta wants his striker to be the centrepiece. The number one threat. The final puzzle piece. Gyokeres himself seems excited. He’s smiling in training. He’s interacting with teammates. He’s focused. And he’s already starting to win over the dressing room.

Fans will remember the last time Arsenal spent big on a striker — it was Alexandre Lacazette. Before that, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Both had their moments. Both scored goals. But neither quite carried the team to the ultimate prize. Now, Gyokeres gets his chance. He has the strength of a tank. The pace of a winger. The mentality of a warrior. If he stays fit, and if he clicks with the midfield, the league should be worried.

The reactions from rival fans are also funny. Some are already panicking. “Chelsea missed a trick. This guy is scary,” added another. The Premier League is getting ready. But Arsenal fans? They are already dreaming. They’ve seen enough from one training clip to know this guy is serious. The hype is real. The noise is loud. But behind all of that, there’s a player who is ready to work.

Gyokeres didn’t come to sit on the bench. He came to make history. He came to write his name into Arsenal folklore. He came to score goals. Big goals. In big games. Against big teams. This is just the beginning. But if that training clip is anything to go by, the Premier League is about to witness something very special.And Arsenal fans? They’re ready. They’ve waited too long. They’ve come too far. They want the title. They want the glory. They want revenge.