Arsenal fans have wasted no time making their presence felt, with chants for the club’s new signings already echoing around the Emirates Stadium.
Eberechi Eze was one of the first to get his own song, but he is far from the only new arrival to be celebrated by supporters.
It also did not take long for Viktor Gyokeres to earn a chant of his own, first heard from travelling fans at Old Trafford and soon embraced by the home crowd.
Much of the excitement comes from the feeling that Arsenal now have a proper striker to lead the line, with Gyokeres’ physical style giving fans someone to rally behind.
His distinctive “Bane” goal celebration has only added to his appeal, giving supporters a moment to cheer and a sense of identity on the pitch.
It has not been a flawless start, as the Swedish forward needed time to adjust after his prolific spell in Portugal, with his numbers steady rather than spectacular.
However, recent goals have shown an upturn in form, and the chant has grown louder with each match, becoming part of the matchday atmosphere.
Below, we take a closer look at the Gyokeres chant and share the striker’s 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
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