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Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Viktor Gyokeres' former manager gives honest verdict on £63.7m Arsenal transfer
Sweden international striker traded Sporting CP for Arsenal this summer in one of the most expensive transfer deals of the window and the Portuguese club's manager has spoken Sporting manager Rui Borges says the club will "always be grateful" to Viktor Gyokeres after the striker's departure. Gyokeres, who fired Sporting to back-to-back titles, moved to Arsenal in a £63.7million switch after a summer of negotiations. Gyokeres had never scored a top-flight goal when he joined Sporting from Coventry in 2023. However, in two years in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, he netted 68 times in just 66 appearances. Sporting have already identified the Swede's successor, bringing in former Watford striker Luis Suarez. Borges has praised the Colombian, an arrival from Almeria, but was keen to recognise the contribution of the man who has moved on. "He's a player who defined an era at Sporting and in Portuguese football, but unfortunately, he's gone," Borges told Sport TV (via Goal) in his first comments about Gyokeres since the player's exit. "He was important in the last two seasons at Sporting, and we'll always be very grateful, but we're already in a different phase. "We'll reinvent ourselves with what we have and with the new players to remain strong. Great players have passed through Sporting; everyone comes and goes, but the club retains its greatness and demands. We're already looking at a different path, with a different way of being and thinking, always striving to be competitive and victorious." Colombia international Suarez, like Gyokeres, moves to Lisbon after a hot season in a second-tier league. He bagged 27 goals in 41 games for Almeria last term, helping his team reach the promotion play-offs where they lost to Oviedo in the semi-finals. The striker spent three years on Watford's books without ever making a senior appearance. A 19-goal season on loan at Zaragoza earned him a move to La Liga side Granada, though, while he also had a short stint in France with Marseille. Gyokeres, meanwhile, could make his first competitive Arsenal appearance against his former Sporting manager Ruben Amorim. The Gunners kick off their Premier League campaign against Amorim's Manchester United, though both teams have pre-season games to come before then. "I always want to score,' the striker said upon signing for Arsenal. 'To be a part of this club and to score in this kit and with this badge in front of all the supporters, I can't wait. It will be an amazing feeling. "I started here [in England], it feels like a long time ago. I think I've improved a lot since then. Now I want to prove myself for real and perform together with the team." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Inside Anthony Joshua's wild Mykonos getaway, from quad biking to rapping and being swarmed by fans
ANTHONY JOSHUA has enjoyed a crazy summer getaway to Mykonos. The former two-time boxing world champion has been out of the ring since losing to 7 Anthony Joshua shared his break to Mykonos with fans on Instagram Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 AJ was seen on a quad bike during the trip Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 He shared a video of him speeding along a road on it Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 The Watford boxer also shared a photo of himself in leopard-pattern shorts Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 The 35-year-old was seen greeting fans during his stay on the Greek island Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 He cut some shapes as a man with a guitar walked with him down the road Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 AJ was finally seen singing in a nightclub Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua Since then, Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed But before that, the Watford Olympic gold medallist has been enjoying a summer getaway in Greece. Joshua, 35, shared some photos and videos of his trip to the popular holiday destination of Mykonos. READ MORE IN BOXING He started out by sharing a picture of himself in a nice shirt. But then revealed some of the more exciting parts of his trip. The next picture showed Joshua sitting on a quad bike which was followed by a video of him driving along a road. AJ then shared a topless photo of himself sitting down while wearing leopard-pattern shorts. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK However, the famous boxer could not totally escape the fanfare of his life in the limelight, and he was seen greeting and taking photos with fans. He was also seen dancing as a man with a guitar played and sang a song while walking down a street. Jake Paul CONFIRMS Anthony Joshua fight and vows to 'shock the world' with huge boxing upset AJ swapped the streets for a nightclub as he was seen grabbing a microphone to sing and dance for a group of partygoers. Joshua has 16.5 million followers on Instagram.
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Inside Anthony Joshua's wild Mykonos getaway, from quad biking to rapping and being swarmed by fans
Eddie Hearn has earmarked his next opponent Heavy-hitting hols Inside Anthony Joshua's wild Mykonos getaway, from quad biking to rapping and being swarmed by fans Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ANTHONY JOSHUA has enjoyed a crazy summer getaway to Mykonos. The former two-time boxing world champion has been out of the ring since losing to Daniel Dubois in an IBF heavyweight belt title clash at Wembley last September. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Anthony Joshua shared his break to Mykonos with fans on Instagram Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 AJ was seen on a quad bike during the trip Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 He shared a video of him speeding along a road on it Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 The Watford boxer also shared a photo of himself in leopard-pattern shorts Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 The 35-year-old was seen greeting fans during his stay on the Greek island Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 He cut some shapes as a man with a guitar walked with him down the road Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua 7 AJ was finally seen singing in a nightclub Credit: Instagram / @anthonyjoshua Since then, AJ has undergone surgery on his elbow - as first revealed by SunSport in May - before giving fans an update on his recovery a couple of weeks later. Promoter Eddie Hearn revealed he is now in talks for a fight which could be held in November or December, earmarking Jake Paul as one potential opponent. But before that, the Watford Olympic gold medallist has been enjoying a summer getaway in Greece. Joshua, 35, shared some photos and videos of his trip to the popular holiday destination of Mykonos. READ MORE IN BOXING NO JOSHING Saudi boxing chief confirms AJ-Paul as fans predict 'biggest fight of our lives' He started out by sharing a picture of himself in a nice shirt. But then revealed some of the more exciting parts of his trip. The next picture showed Joshua sitting on a quad bike which was followed by a video of him driving along a road. AJ then shared a topless photo of himself sitting down while wearing leopard-pattern shorts. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK However, the famous boxer could not totally escape the fanfare of his life in the limelight, and he was seen greeting and taking photos with fans. He was also seen dancing as a man with a guitar played and sang a song while walking down a street. Jake Paul CONFIRMS Anthony Joshua fight and vows to 'shock the world' with huge boxing upset AJ swapped the streets for a nightclub as he was seen grabbing a microphone to sing and dance for a group of partygoers. Joshua has 16.5 million followers on Instagram.
BBC News
14 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Watford defender Tikvic leaves for German club
Watford defender Antonio Tikvic has joined German club Preußen Münster for an undisclosed centre-back played three games for the Hornets after joining from Italian side Udinese, initially on loan in July 2024. The move was made permanent the following is a Croatia Under-21 international and had a spell on loan at Austrian club Grazer AZ during the 2024-25 season.
Al-Ahram Weekly
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Marseille loans Canada midfielder Kone to Serie A club Sassuolo - World
Marseille midfielder Ismael Kone has been loaned to Serie A side Sassuolo, with an option to buy. After joining Marseille from Watford last year, the Canada international struggled to settle and played just nine games for the nine-time French champions before being loaned to Rennes for the second half of last season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. L'Equipe reported that the loan will earn Marseille 2.5 million euros ($2.9 million), regardless of Sassuolo's results this season. The newspaper said Marseille could receive an additional 10 million euros if the purchase option, which will become mandatory if Sassuolo remains in Serie A, is activated. Sassuolo said the the option to buy will become mandatory 'under certain conditions.' (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
