Soccer-Gyokeres plays down Henry comparisons after taking Arsenal number 14 shirt


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Pre-Season Friendly - Arsenal v Newcastle United - National Stadium, Singapore - July 27, 2025 Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres is introduced on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Caroline Chia/File Photo

(Reuters) -Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres said he wants to carve out his own place in the club's history and has played down comparisons with Thierry Henry after taking the number 14 jersey.

The 27-year-old Sweden international, who bagged 54 goals in all competitions last season, completed his 63.5 million euros ($72.56 million) switch from Sporting on Saturday.

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