Arsenal fans have credited Viktor Gyokeres’ girlfriend for the Swede’s stunning transformation on the pitch after the Gunners striker rekindled his relationship with the Portuguese actress.
Gyokeres, 27, made headlines last summer when he split from Ines Aguiar before his move to London because he ‘didn’t want anything to tie him to Portugal, especially because he had already decided that he won’t continue at Sporting next season.’
The £64million man struggled to hit the ground running at The Emirates following his summer move, leading to criticism of his influence on the team from fans and pundits.
But Gyokeres has enjoyed a new lease of life in recent months, forming an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s attack as the Gunners hunt down an historic double triumph – with their Premier League and Champions League campaigns still alive.
And fans have credited his reunion with Aguiar for his recent spark. The Portuguese actress hinted that the pair have rekindled their romance after sharing an Instagram story from Mansfield on March 7, when the Gunners faced the minnows in the FA Cup.
Viktor Gyokeres is back in goalscoring form and fans think they know the secret to his success
The Arsenal star has reconciled his romance with Portuguese actress Ines Aguiar
She was also in the stands for Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Fulham last weekend, in which Gyokeres bagged a brace.
In total, the 27-year-old has scored six goals in the 12 appearances he has made for the Gunners since Aguiar’s post at Mansfield, a respectable return for the striker.
TV Guia stated that Gyokeres and Aguiar had reconnected after a break apart.
The report added that Gyokeres had wanted to focus on his career and decided to leave his personal life behind in the summer, but their relationship started up again after he settled in London.
Aguiar, far left, had begun dating Gyokeres during his two years at Sporting Lisbon but the pair split before his £64m move to Arsenal
Gyokeres and Aguiar had been together for two years, with the couple having started dating during his time at Sporting.
Aguiar, who was recently cast in a new TV show in Portugal, has reportedly been looking to purchase a property in London as well.
Gyokeres will be hoping to influence Arsenal’s end of season run-in, with the Gunners facing four crucial games that could define their legacy.
In the Premier League, they travel to West Ham on Sunday before hosting Burnley on May 18. They will visit Crystal Palace on the final game of the season on May 24. Should they win all of those games, they will clinch their first league title in 22 years.
On May 30, Arsenal will travel to Budapest to take on PSG in the Champions League final – a trophy they have never won in their history.
