Gyokeres Refutes Claims of Footballers Having Excessive Power Over Clubs

The summer transfer window saw several footballers announcing boycotts to push for their desired moves. One notable case was Viktor Gyokeres, who used this strategy to secure a transfer from Sporting to Arsenal. Gyokeres shared insight into the reasons behind such decisions.

Details: The striker clarified that these actions do not indicate players have excessive power over clubs, as they actually have limited influence. It’s the clubs that hold the real control.

Quote: “Sometimes, you just don’t know what’s really happening behind the scenes. In his case, I’m not fully aware of the situation. We’re all navigating the system. But the clubs have the upper hand. It’s often difficult for players to make choices. They have little power—the clubs can do whatever they want. It’s challenging, but that’s the reality,” Gyokeres stated in an interview with Sky Sports.

Reminder: Arsenal’s Gyokeres’s international teammate Alexander Isak completed a deadline day transfer to Liverpool, setting a new record in English football.