Viktor Gyökeres has made an instant impact at Arsenal—and not just on the pitch. The Swedish striker’s No.14 shirt has already smashed club sales records, showing the excitement among fans after his big-money move to north London.
The iconic number once belonged to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, and while supporters have drawn comparisons, Gyökeres has made it clear: he’s not here to copy anyone.
“I want to write my own story,” Gyökeres told The Athletic, expressing both respect for the shirt’s legacy and determination to forge his own path.
Arsenal fought hard to sign the forward this summer, and Gyökeres was equally eager to join. He was described as “hell-bent” on making the Emirates his home, rejecting other offers to fulfill his Premier League dream.
His start in red and white has already energized the fanbase. But for Gyökeres, the focus remains on what’s ahead—not who wore the number before him.
