🚨 BREAKING: “I didn’t choose Arsenal just because I’m a fan — I came here because of what one particular Arsenal player did for me last season. That’s the real reason I’m here. I genuinely can’t wait to kick off the season alongside him,” said new signing Viktor Gyökeres in a revealing interview today, naming the one teammate who convinced him to make the move. 🔥 Welcome to the greatest club on earth!

“I didn’t sign for Arsenal simply because I admire the club,” Viktor Gyökeres began, with a quiet intensity in his voice. “I came here because of what one specific Arsenal player did for me last season. That gesture… it meant everything. And now I can’t wait to step onto the pitch with him.”

 

With Mikel Arteta seated beside him at London Colney, there was a noticeable buzz in the room. The media leaned in, sensing this was more than a typical signing speech. Gyökeres’ tone hinted at a story of genuine connection — not just another football transaction.

 

Then came the revelation — Martin Ødegaard was the man behind the moment that changed everything. Gyökeres didn’t hold back his smile as he dropped the name. “It was Martin,” he said. “He messaged me after a few of my standout games last season, especially after that hat-trick in the Europa League. He didn’t have to — but he did. And that stuck with me.”

 

What made it powerful, according to Gyökeres, wasn’t the act itself, but the spirit behind it. “He wasn’t trying to recruit me, he wasn’t playing the club captain. He just reached out like a human being who saw something in me. He made me feel seen — not as a player to sign, but as a person worth something.”

 

The connection wasn’t accidental. Ødegaard, a calm leader with strong Scandinavian roots like Gyökeres, extended that rare kind of genuine respect only true professionals offer. In a football world often clouded by PR and pressure, this was different. It was real — and it meant the world.

 

Gyökeres explained that Ødegaard had given him a no-fluff breakdown of life at Arsenal — the pressure, the grind, the unity. And when a man like Ødegaard tells you that you’d be a perfect fit, “you don’t just hear it — you feel it,” Gyökeres said. “He made me believe this was home before I even signed the papers.”

 

Although Ødegaard wasn’t in the room during the announcement, club insiders say he’s thrilled to have Gyökeres on board and has already taken an active role in mentoring him during pre-season. Their synergy is already noticeable in training — and the club’s staff are buzzing about what’s to come.

 

Mikel Arteta chimed in with clear admiration for his captain’s behind-the-scenes role. “That’s the leadership we value here,” the coach said. “Martin didn’t just help bring Victor in — he helped build a foundation of trust. And Victor’s already proving that he’s exactly the kind of player and person we need.”

 

Fans are eating it up. Online chatter has dubbed the pairing the “Scandi Link-Up,” and anticipation for the season ahead is rising fast. But for Gyökeres, it’s not just about goals or glory — it’s about paying forward the belief someone had in him when it mattered most. “I want to fight for Martin, for this badge, for what we stand for,” he said, voice steady with purpose. And with that, a new chapter begins — one built on trust, brotherhood, and ambition sharpened by sincerity.