Arsenal fans have wasted little time this summer in putting their own stamp on the club’s new signings, with fresh chants already echoing around the Emirates Stadium.
Eberechi Eze was one of the first to get his own chant, but he is not the only arrival to be serenaded from the stands before truly making his mark on the pitch.
Viktor Gyokeres has quickly joined that list, with his chant first heard from the travelling support at Old Trafford on the opening weekend and soon finding its way back to north London, catching on almost immediately among home fans.
Much of the excitement comes from the feeling that Arsenal have finally signed a proper focal point in attack. Gyokeres’ physical style and his now-familiar “Bane” goal celebration have only added to the appeal, giving supporters something distinctive to rally around.
It has not all been smooth sailing, though, with the Swedish striker taking time to settle after his free-scoring days in Portugal, and his numbers have been steady rather than spectacular.
However, with several recent goals hinting at an upturn in form, the song continues to grow louder, as it has already remained a firm part of the matchday atmosphere.
Below, we take a closer look at the Gyokeres chant lyrics and the striker's reaction to the 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
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