Arsenal fans are at the center of a heated football debate after some rejected the idea of signing Viktor Gyökeres simply because he turns 27 in June. The claim that 27 is “too old” for a top striker has sparked intense reactions from football fans across social media.
A football fan questioned the logic behind this, posting:
“The weirdest things I’ve seen since yesterday are the people saying No to Gyökeres because he’s turning 27 in June. When did 27 become old?”
This opened the floodgates of responses, with many slamming Arsenal fans for what they see as a ridiculous argument. One fan wrote, “Ronaldo is still playing at 39 & Ramos just retired at 39 too. At age 27, it simply means he has over 5 years of his peak for the club & that’s good enough.” Another added, “Ask them the other option and they will tell you Sesko or Ekitike …like say we be project club.”
Someone else referenced Chelsea’s history, saying, “Ignore them, Chelsea signed a 26-year-old Drogba in 2005, and the rest is history.” Another fan praised Gyökeres’ experience, stating, “27 is a good age. He has built up his mental strength and knows what he is good at. Extremely powerful and elegant monster with great vision to build up play as well“.
Some believe Arsenal fans are just being overly cautious, with one person commenting, “Arsenal supporters are suffering from PTSD. This has led to a syndrome of extreme caution when it comes to harnessing Arteta’s Stage 5.”
With Arsenal looking to strengthen their attack, is rejecting a 27-year-old striker truly a smart decision? Or are Gunners fans overthinking things? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
