Arsenal complete six key signings, including Viktor Gyökeres, in €225m spending spree
With the new season fast approaching, Arsenal has finalized six high-profile signings to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad, headlined by Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres in a deal worth up to €70 million including bonuses.
The 27-year-old forward, signed from Sporting CP, joins on a five-year contract after being one of Europe’s most sought-after attacking targets in recent transfer windows. The Gunners paid €65 million upfront plus €10 million in performance-related add-ons.
Full List of Arsenal’s Summer Reinforcements
Alongside Gyökeres, Arsenal secured:
- Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea) – €5.8M
- Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia) – €20M
- Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) – €70M
- Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) – €11.6M
- Noni Madueke (Chelsea) – €55.4M
In total, the North London club invested approximately €225 million (around R$1.4 billion at current exchange rates) during the transfer window, reflecting the board’s clear ambition to challenge for domestic and European honours.
Preseason Impact and Early Performances
All six new arrivals featured in Arsenal’s preseason fixtures, which included four friendlies and the Emirates Cup. The Gunners recorded three wins and two defeats in those matches.
- Gyökeres: 3 matches, 1 goal
- Zubimendi: 5 matches, 1 assist
- Mosquera: 3 matches
- Kepa: 3 matches
- Madueke: 1 match
- Nørgaard: 4 matches, 1 goal
With their debuts already behind them, the new signings are expected to play key roles when Arsenal’s competitive season kicks off later this month.
