Viktor Gyokeres expressed that the high release clause set by Sporting, which was too steep for clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool, inhibited his move to a bigger team. He acknowledged that despite wanting to play at a higher level, he respects the club's valuation and is content at Sporting, emphasizing that "it’s no problem for me to stay" if the right offer does not materialize.
Gyokeres also noted that Sporting wanted to retain their starting players, thus limiting his options for a transfer, stating, "They wanted most of the starting players to stay and held us tight." His impressive performance in the last season was overshadowed by the financial demands placed on potential suitors.
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