Viktor Gyökeres Drops Sporting from Instagram Bio as Transfer Drama Heats Up
Viktor Gyökeres has removed all references to Sporting CP from his Instagram bio — a move widely interpreted as the Swedish striker preparing for a summer exit amid growing interest from top clubs. He even removed any mention of Sweden and his Nike sponsorship, signaling a dramatic shift ahead of what promises to be a blockbuster transfer window .
This change follows reports that Gyökeres is “furious” after Sporting appeared to backtrack on a pre-season gentleman’s agreement that would allow him to leave this summer for around €60 million, plus €10 million in add-ons. The club is now reportedly insisting on closer to €80 million, prompting the striker’s social media purge .
The decision to strip Sporting branding from his Instagram isn’t just symbolic—it underscores his frustration with how the transfer is unfolding. Portuguese outlet Record, cited on social media, reported that the player removed all mentions of Sporting from his profile after feeling the club was reneging on their promise .
Reddit fans quickly picked up on the change. On r/soccer, one user noted:
> “Not saying that this doesn’t mean he’ll leave, but he removed everything from his bio. Sporting, the Swedish national team, and Puma”
Other fans chimed in with a mix of amusement and speculation — one cheekily suggested he might replace Sporting with “Manchester United, the Hungarian national team, and Adidas,” a tongue-in-cheek nod to transfer drama and heritage swaps .
Behind the scenes, interest in Gyökeres is soaring. Premier League giants Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and even top clubs in Saudi Arabia have shown interest. Intermediaries have confirmed Man Utd has made initial approaches, yet the fee remains a stumbling block ﹣ particularly as Sporting dig in for a higher valuation .
Goal reports that Gyökeres is “furious” at Sporting’s failure to honour the gentleman’s agreement, and that he has “responded by removing Sporting’s name from his Instagram bio” .
Sporting’s stance — raising the price to a rumored €80 million — is being interpreted as them grabbing maximum leverage, even as Gyökeres appears determined to push ahead with his next career stage .
At 27, Gyökeres has earned a reputation as one of Europe’s most prolific strikers. He notched 54 goals in just 52 appearances last season, drawing comparisons with elite forwards. A move to a Premier League powerhouse seems increasingly inevitable, even if the exact landing spot remains unclear.
With his social media stripped clean, Gyökeres has issued a clear message: he’s ready for a fresh start—just as soon as Sporting agree to let him go.
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