Lisbon signs Viktor Gyökeres. The 25-year-old forward’s undisclosed transfer fee to the Portuguese team represents the highest transfer fee Coventry City has ever received, add-ons included.
Gyökeres initially transferred from Brighton and Hove Albion to Coventry City in January 2021 while on loan. He signed a three-year contract with the Sky Blues in the summer of 2021 to join them permanently after his loan period. Gyökeres demonstrated his growth as a striker while playing for Coventry. He scored 18 goals in 47 games during the 2021–2022 season, and he added 23 more in 50 games the season after, helping Coventry advance to the Championship Play-Off Final. Gyökeres played 116 games for Coventry City in total, including the time he was on loan, and he scored 43 goals.
Gyökeres received recognition for his outstanding play for Coventry, winning the title of Championship Player of the Month twice in the 2022–23 campaign. Having represented Sweden abroad, he also received recognition on a global scale which is why Lisbon signs Viktor Gyökeres.
Doug King, the executive chairman of Coventry City, sent Gyökeres his best wishes for his upcoming endeavors. He claimed that a deal was reached after extensive negotiations that was satisfactory to all parties. Gyökeres’ impact on the team was lauded by King, who also acknowledged the coaching staff’s contribution to his growth.
Gyökeres’ transfer fee is a record for Coventry City, even though it will be paid over a long time and a sizable portion will go to Brighton & Hove Albion. King emphasized that the money from the transfer will help the club with ongoing infrastructure projects as well as their efforts to bolster their player pool for the coming season.
In preparation for the upcoming season, Coventry City has already been active in the transfer market. They now have more resources thanks to this transfer, allowing them to bolster the team and advance further in the Championship.
