Sporting CP ahead Viktor Gyökeres has mentioned the model of play underneath his former coach Ruben Amorim “suited me completely.”
Gyökeres, who’s one among Arsenal‘s high targets this switch window, thrived underneath Amorim’s system at Sporting. The Portugese coach left Sporting in November to hitch Manchester United.
“The model of play we had underneath him suited me completely,” Gyökeres advised France Soccer. Amorim led Sporting to their first league title in 19 years within the 2023-24 marketing campaign, with Gyökeres scoring a league-high 29 targets in his maiden season with the Portuguese outfit.
The previous Coventry Metropolis striker additionally completed as Liga Portugal‘s high scorer with 39 targets as Sporting defended the league title final season.
“We received two championships in a row for the primary time in 71 years,” he mentioned.
“It is an unimaginable achievement and, in fact, Ruben Amorim performed a giant half in that. I am unable to thank him sufficient.”
Gyökeres admitted he was stunned that Amorim left Sporting halfway by means of final season with the aspect high of the league standings and alive within the Champions League.
“It was a shock, I would by no means seen a coach go away in the course of the season when every little thing was going so nicely. No onerous emotions.
“Sure, it was stunning, however I completely perceive his resolution,” Gyökeres mentioned.
Gyökeres, 27, is anticipated to depart Sporting CP this summer season with the Premier League his seemingly vacation spot.
