Gyokeres does not want Henry comparison despite taking his shirt number

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·30 Juli 2025

Gyokeres does not want Henry comparison despite taking his shirt number

Viktor Gyokeres is Arsenal’s new number 14, a shirt number that carries significant weight due to its association with one of the most iconic players in the club’s history. While Arsenal have long been linked with some of the finest talents in world football, their acquisition of Gyokeres in this transfer window reflects a clear ambition to strengthen the squad in pursuit of silverware.

Mikel Arteta’s team is determined to compete on all fronts, and bringing in a prolific forward is a strategic move aimed at achieving that goal. Arsenal spent several months working to secure Gyokeres’s signature, following his remarkable goalscoring form at Sporting Club, where he netted over 90 goals in two seasons.

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A Shirt Number with Great Expectations

Every football supporter acknowledges Gyokeres’s ability to find the back of the net, and there is widespread expectation that he will deliver strong performances in North London. Although his primary role at the Emirates will be to score goals, his new shirt number has naturally sparked comparisons with former Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, who made the number 14 iconic.

However, Gyokeres is keen to distance himself from such parallels. He recognises Henry’s greatness but prefers to focus on his own path, determined to make his mark in his own way. As quoted by ESPN, he stated, “It’s not really my intention to be compared with what he’s achieved in his career. Especially here. I just want to do my own thing and show my qualities. Of course he was an amazing player, but different from me. I just want to try to do my own thing.”

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Looking to the Future

There is no doubt that Arsenal view Gyokeres as a crucial part of their efforts to challenge for major honours this season. With the ability to score consistently and the mentality to carve out his own legacy, he arrives at the club with both promise and purpose. Supporters will be hoping his goals make a decisive difference and help to bring trophies back to the Emirates.

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