In a shocking turn of events, the president of Sporting Lisbon has publicly slammed Arsenal’s approach to the ongoing Victor Gyokeres transfer.
He claims that the Gunners may be underestimating the strict terms of their agreement, warning that any form of non-compliance will lead to serious consequences for both the player and the London club.
According to him, Victor Gyokeres believes he’s clever and perhaps more informed than those handling his career, but the Sporting Lisbon hierarchy anticipated such a situation.
As a result, they intentionally added several key clauses and add-ons to the agreement to protect themselves and ensure fairness in the deal. Now, with Arsenal reportedly dragging their feet or attempting to work around the agreed-upon conditions, tensions are beginning to rise between both parties.
He didn’t mince words while stating that if Arsenal fail to comply with every detail of the agreement they reached, the club will do everything within its legal and footballing rights to make life extremely difficult for Gyokeres at the Emirates. “He thinks he knows better than us… but I’ve been in this game long enough. I made sure I included terms that would frustrate him if things go wrong,” the president said bluntly.
The tone of the message suggests deep dissatisfaction with how Arsenal have handled negotiations or early steps in the execution of the deal.
While Gyokeres’ arrival is meant to bolster Arsenal’s frontline, the tension brewing behind the scenes might overshadow what could’ve been a smooth transition.
This unexpected revelation raises concern among Arsenal fans, many of whom were excited by the potential of Gyokeres joining the squad.
It now appears that Sporting Lisbon isn’t going to be passive if the Gunners fail to fulfill the transfer agreement to the letter.
Such drama, especially involving clauses, sell-on percentages, or add-ons, is not uncommon in modern football transfers—but the direct nature of this warning from Sporting’s top official indicates how serious the matter has become.
If Arsenal truly want Gyokeres to settle and succeed at the club, they might need to move quickly to restore calm and ensure every agreement is honored.
All eyes are now on the Arsenal board to see how they will respond, as this saga could grow even more intense in the coming days.
