When Arsenal finally confirmed the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres, fans didn’t just celebrate — they rushed to get his shirt.
And in true North London fashion, they did it in record-breaking style.
A Transfer Saga Comes to an End
After what felt like weeks of back-and-forth with Sporting Lisbon, the Gunners locked in the Swedish striker for a reported £64 million.
The official announcement dropped on Saturday, and it wasn’t long before supporters were buzzing across social media.
But what really set things on fire? Gyokeres was handed Arsenal’s legendary No. 14 shirt — the same number that once belonged to none other than Thierry Henry.
That alone stirred up major nostalgia and anticipation.
Why Not the No. 9?
Initially, many believed Gyokeres might go for the No. 9 shirt, currently worn by Gabriel Jesus.
But instead, he leaned into the club’s history and showed love for the legacy by choosing Henry’s iconic number.
It’s a bold move — and clearly, fans approved.
Free Name Printing Sends Supporters Into a Frenzy
To welcome their new star in style, Arsenal offered a limited-time deal: free printing of Gyokeres’ name and number on next season’s shirts — a service that usually goes for around £16.
The result? An avalanche of orders from excited fans, both online and in-store.
Record-Breaking Sales Numbers
The response has been massive. In fact, early figures suggest Gyokeres’ No. 14 shirt has outsold any other new signing’s shirt in recent Arsenal history.
And with the promotion running until Thursday, those numbers are expected to climb even higher.
A New Chapter Begins
With Gyokeres now wearing the No. 14 and carrying both fan hopes and history on his back, all eyes will be on how he performs in the upcoming season.
But if shirt sales are any indication, he’s already made a huge impression in North London.
