Explained: The add-ons Arsenal will pay to Sporting for Viktor Gyokeres after agent agrees commission reduction to finalise transfer

Sporting president Frederico Varandas had insisted that the full €10 million in bonuses be relatively straightforward to achieve. His stance was that the majority, specifically €7.5m, should be earned within Gyokeres’ first two seasons in North London. After days of negotiations, both parties have now settled on a compromise. The total €10 million remains intact, but its payout has been adjusted over a longer duration.

According to Portuguese outlet Record, the revised bonus clauses are now tied to both individual and team-based milestones. Importantly, certain achievements, such as Arsenal winning titles or securing Champions League qualification, will only trigger payments if Gyokeres plays an active role during those campaigns. While specific payment timelines, solidarity contributions, or detailed legal terms remain undisclosed, the broad agreement satisfies both Arsenal’s budgetary planning and Sporting’s demands.

With the financial terms now fully agreed, Gyokeres is expected to pen a five-year contract with the Premier League side, keeping him at Arsenal until the summer of 2030. The Swedish international has made it clear throughout the transfer saga that his sole preference was to join the Gunners, despite interest from other top clubs, including Manchester United.

Gyokeres netted 54 goals in just 52 appearances last season, an eye-catching return that underlined his credentials as a top-tier finisher. With the Swedish international soon to don the red and white of Arsenal, fans will be eager to see how quickly he can adapt to the Premier League and make his mark.