Viktor Gyokeres chant: Lyrics, tune and story behind Arsenal fans’ new song for Swedish striker

Arsenal supporters wasted little time making their voices heard, with chants for the club’s summer recruits already ringing around the Emirates Stadium..

Eberechi Eze was one of the first to get his own song, though he is far from the only arrival to be embraced by the crowd.

It also did not take long for Viktor Gyokeres to earn a chant, first picked up by travelling supporters at Old Trafford before filtering into the home stands.

Much of the excitement stems from the belief that Arsenal now have a recognised striker to lead the line, with Gyokeres' physical presence giving fans a focal point in attack.

His distinctive Bane-inspired celebration has further boosted his popularity, offering supporters a memorable moment and a clear identity on the pitch.

The Sweden international endured a steady rather than spectacular start, needing time to adjust after his prolific spell in Portugal.

However, recent performances point to an upturn, highlighted by four goals across two World Cup playoff matches that helped Sweden seal qualification for the June 2026 tournament.

Arsenal fans will hope that form carries into club action, with the chant growing louder and becoming part of the matchday soundtrack.

Below, we take a closer look at the Gyokeres chant and the striker reaction to the fan attention.

Viktor Gyokeres chant lyrics and tune

The Gyokeres chant is the tune of ‘Push It' by Salt-N-Pepa. The lyrics are as follows:

He comes from Sweden,

The girls are very nice.

He dumped his girlfriend,

To play in red and white.

He's scoring goals with the cannon on his chest.

His name is Viktor, Viktor Gyokeres!

Dududududu

Story behind the Gyokeres chant lyrics

The lyrics of the Viktor Gyokeres chant have raised some eyebrows due to the reference to his relationship with his ex-girlfriend. According to reports in Portugal, the 27-year-old ended his relationship with actress Ines Aguiar upon making the decision to leave the country for a new life in London.

Gyokeres nor Aguiar have ever confirmed or denied the rumours, and they both still follow each other on social.

During the international break, Gyokeres was asked about the chant, and while he praised the Arsenal fans, calling them ‘incredible', he refused to comment on the chant and the reference to his personal life.

Arsenal fans singing the Viktor Gyokeres song

FGG says: A new low or are they doing it on purpose?

At this point, you have to question whether Arsenal fans are now deliberately taking Liverpool chants and turning them into songs for their players. This time, they've gone beyond taking terrace chants and have instead opted to nab one from TikTok, which was effectively a meme for Darwin Nunez a couple of years ago. What next? You'll Never Walk Alone at the Emirates?