Yorkress: I refused double salary to join Arsenal, and the agent gave up the commission

 7:52pm, 31 July 2025

Yorcres revealed in an interview with Swedish TV station WTV after transferring to Arsenal as he wished that although other clubs are interested in him, he has been firmly choosing Arsenal.

"Incredible, unspeakable, this is my dream to play for Arsenal. Now that I'm ready to start, I feel great. Why choose Arsenal? I think it's because I knew they were interested in me very early on, it's a club I've always been eager to play for. I talked to people inside the club and from day one, my choices were obvious. My intuition told me that this is where I want to go. Finally, I can play in the Premier League and one of the best clubs in England and even the world, my goal? Win the game and the championship."

"There are some other options, of course, these options are good, you'll definitely consider all the viable options, but for me, it's clear from the first second, that's what I want. England, There are clubs that are interested in me in Italy and the Middle East, but it is not difficult to make this decision. There is only one choice in my mind: Arsenal. This has always been my goal, there is no need to start bidding to raise prices, it is important to respect my will. "

" Yes, for this, my agent and I gave up a lot of money, and everyone had to make some sacrifices to get what they wanted. The road is not easy, but sometimes it is necessary to reach the peak. I rejected double salary and lowered my compensation to facilitate this transfer, and my agent also gave up the commission, otherwise this transfer might not have been achieved. "

" This time felt like a roller coaster ride, especially in recent months, I have had a very difficult time. There are a lot of discussions on this matter on social media, but everyone may not be completely Understand the truth of the matter. It's the situation now, not that we're too serious about it all, and living in this uncertainty for so long, the psychological pressure is really great. For us, although this experience is quite difficult, it also makes us stronger. Of course, maybe I've been doubting it, but I always believe that things will eventually be resolved. It's also very difficult to find a balance during this period, but I feel relieved and happy to be able to stand here now."

"I have nothing to be public, I feel like I've come out of that difficult stage and don't want to talk publicly about what happened in the early summer anymore. I'd rather look forward than blame anyone, depending on how you see things. As a football player, you always try to reach your peak. I think I am ready to take the next step, and I believe a lot of people in the club are looking forward to seeing this before the end of last season. I don't think it's a strange thing to show this year's wish, I don't think it's a problem with us. In addition, my agent is thinking about my career, so there are some conflicts of interest, but it's also part of football."

When asked if I've checked the Premier League schedule, Yorke said he's seen it, and Arsenal will face Manchester United led by his mentor Amorin: "It's really a little bit, it's exciting. There are many exciting games in the Premier League, but obviously this game will be very special in a sense. We certainly look forward to this game, celebrate? That's certainly ready at any time (laughs). "