Who is Viktor Gyokeres ex-girlfriend Ines Aguiar?

Arsenal's new signing, Viktor Gyokeres, has made headlines beyond the pitch following reports that he broke up with his girlfriend, Portuguese actress and model Ines Aguiar, in an effort to make a clean break from Portugal before his £63.5 million transfer from Sporting Lisbon.

The 27-year-old Swedish striker, who enjoyed a sensational run at Sporting Lisbon, scoring an eye-watering 97 goals in just two seasons, reportedly ended the relationship as part of his intent to make a clean break from Portugal, both professionally and personally.

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For weeks, Gyokeres-to-Arsenal transfer rumours dominated headlines and social media feeds. The striker had made it clear he wanted to leave Sporting CP, but the Portuguese club held firm on a €70 million release clause. While both Manchester United and Arsenal were circling, it was the North London club that finally sealed the deal, completing a £63.5 million transfer on July 14, 2025, after intense negotiations.

Sources close to the player suggest that Gyokeres’ desire to leave Sporting wasn’t just about ambition or money, it was deeply personal. The Swedish international was said to be disillusioned with the way Sporting handled his exit and wanted to sever all ties with Portugal, including his romantic relationship with Lisbon-born Aguiar.

Who is Ines Aguiar?

Ines Aguiar, born August 12, 1998, is a household name in Portugal’s entertainment scene. The actress and model gained fame through her role in the Portuguese soap A Fazenda. She and Gyokeres reportedly started dating in early 2024 and kept their relationship relatively private, until Ines made it Instagram-official by posting a video of Gyokeres scoring in the UEFA Champions League last November.

The couple were considered a rising power pair, with Ines often spotted in Lisbon supporting Viktor during matches and at team-related events. However, eagle-eyed fans noticed that she was absent from the wedding of Gyokeres’ teammate Morten Hjulmand, who married one of her close friends, Emilie Sofie Nissen. The absence immediately sparked speculation of a breakup.

Gyokeres added fuel to the fire by traveling alone to Mykonos, skipping Sporting's preseason and refusing to report back to training — another indicator of his frustration with the club.

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