Gyokeres wins award, sends message to Sporting fans | OneFootball

Viktor Gyokeres was elected, this Wednesday, September 10th, as the best player of the Primeira Liga for the 2024/25 season at the Liga Portugal Awards gala, which honors the best participants from the past season. The now Arsenal player thanked the fans of the Sporting throughout the season.

"I want to say that I am very honored to receive this fantastic award. Unfortunately, I can't be there in person, but I wanted to thank the players, staff, everyone at the club, and the Sporting fans who made this possible during the season. It was an unforgettable season, we won the League and the Cup. Thank you all and congratulations to all the other nominees and winners. Thanks to those who voted for me", he said.

Also, no one went up on stage to receive the award, it was announced that it will be delivered later to the Swedish striker. The video recorded message ends with Viktor Gyokeres speaking Portuguese: "I love you all", said the Swede.

In a season where he became a two-time champion and won the double, Viktor Gyokeres had impressive numbers. In the championship, a crucial player for Sporting's first back-to-back championship in the last 70 years, with 39 goals scored and eight assists. Thus, and for the second consecutive season, he was considered the best player playing in the Portuguese League.

Message from Gyokeres:

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