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Viktor Gyokeres: STUNNING transfer statement released
Robin Bairner
- Updated: 11 Jun 2025 07:24 CDT
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Viktor Gyokeres had been expected to leave Sporting CP in an amicable fashion this summer, yet the Sweden international hitman finds himself caught in a transfer storm.
Gyokeres has found himself linked to many major clubs this summer, including those in the Premier League. Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle United are among England’s best teams seeking to sign the Sweden international, who has also caught the eye of Juventus and even Real Madrid.
No quick move has proven possible and now Sporting president Frederico Varandas has released a blistering statement taking aim at the player’s agent as well as recent media speculation that he was ready to hold out for the player’s €100 million release clause.
Current ETV
Viktor Gyökeres
F (C)
Sporting CP
Viktor Gyökeres
F (C)
Sporting CP
ETV Range
€69.3M - €84.8M
Indeed, a report in Record states that the relationship between the player and the club has reached boiling point.
“Gyokeres verbally told the club this in the last few hours, as a result of the controversy around the gentleman’s agreement that has existed since September that he now understands is being disrespected,” it is claimed.
This has prompted Sporting to go on the counterattack.
What did Sporting’s president say about Gyokeres?
“I tried to take three days off, I came back yesterday. I saw so much information and counter-information that it is only fair to come and explain the process,” Varandas said in comments relayed by A Bola.
“It started last year, when the [2023/24] season ended and Sporting became national champions. During the transfer market, we saw that he was going to stay because there was no offer.
“The agent spoke to us to add some clauses. Hugo Viana, as he always did, and very well, managed the relationship with the agents. This relational space is established with the sports director.
“One of the agent's biggest concerns was whether we would demand the termination clause. Hugo Viana negotiated with the agents over several meetings until the agent demanded the presence of the president. At this meeting, which included the president, the agent and Viana, Gyokeres was not present. He wanted to guarantee certain things.
“And what was agreed? That Sporting would not demand a release clause now. For one reason: he was going to be 27 years old, and no player leaves Portugal at 27 for €100 or €90m.
Sporting will not accept blackmail and insults
- Frederico Varandas“In that same meeting, the agent wanted to anchor the exit to a value. I said this sentence: 'It's not worth us setting a value because I don't know what will happen in a year's time. I don't know if it will be €40, €60 or €80 million. What I can guarantee is that I will not demand €100 million.'
“From then on, I never spoke to the agent again, I never spoke to the player about departures or values. Now I see the agent in the press releasing information.
“I want to make one thing clear: Sporting has common sense and keeps its word.
"Gyokeres scored 63 goals and 10 assists. Fantastic performance. Certainly, one of the best players to have ever stepped onto Portuguese turf. And Sporting will not demand the clause.
“Sporting will not accept blackmail and insults. One thing is certain: Sporting will not accept €60 million plus €10m in bonuses. As of today, Sporting have not received any proposal for Gyokeres."
Sporting's issue appears less with Gyokeres and more with his agent, yet there can be little doubt that tension between the sides is increasing.
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