Cristiano Ronaldo Praises Arsenal £64m Viktor Gyokeres Signing

Cristiano Ronaldo has praised Arsenal's new signing Viktor Gyökeres as a “special player” following the striker's high-profile transfer from Sporting CP for around £64 million. Gyökeres, who scored an impressive 97 goals in 102 appearances and helped Sporting win the Portuguese league and cup double last season, forced his move with a playing strike. Despite losing Gyökeres, Ronaldo expressed confidence that Sporting will remain competitive, highlighting the arrivals of Luis Suárez and Conrad Harder as promising additions. Arsenal secured Gyökeres amid strong competition from Manchester United and Juventus, and the club is hopeful he will help them secure a Premier League title after three second-place finishes. Ronaldo's comments reflect both admiration for Gyökeres’s talent and an optimistic outlook on Sporting's ability to adapt post-departure. Arsenal’s new striker made his debut in pre-season and will be looking to make a significant impact in the upcoming campaign.