The reason why I snubbed Chelsea move to join Man United is because they don’t have player that can deliver 20+ crosses and Final third passes in a match but with this Man United player by my side,my 40G/A next season is rest assured”, Victor Gyokeres named the ONE Man United player that lured Him to join the club – NOT Fernandez and Not Garnacho

Why I Snubbed Chelsea for Manchester United”: Victor Gyokeres Reveals the Surprising Star Who Sealed the Deal – and It’s Not Bruno or Garnacho!

In a stunning revelation that has taken the football world by storm, Swedish striker Victor Gyokeres has finally broken his silence on his much-debated transfer decision, and his explosive comments are bound to stir waves across the Premier League. The former Sporting CP forward, heavily linked with a move to Chelsea earlier this year, made headlines when he opted for Manchester United instead—despite the Blues’ desperate attempts to bring him to Stamford Bridge. Now, Gyokeres has explained exactly why he chose the Red Devils over the London giants—and it has everything to do with one particular United star.

And no, it’s not Bruno Fernandes. Nor is it the dazzling young Garnacho. The player who tipped the scales for Gyokeres? None other than Diogo Dalot—yes, the often underrated fullback who quietly went about his business last season.

“Chelsea lacked something very important to me as a striker,” Gyokeres said in a candid interview with The Football Voice. “They don’t have a player who can consistently deliver 20+ crosses and key final-third passes in a single game. For a striker like me, that’s the kind of service that fuels goals. Without it, you’re starving up front.”

His brutally honest assessment of Chelsea’s attacking setup will undoubtedly ruffle feathers at the club, especially after they splashed big money on attacking midfielders and wingers in recent windows. But Gyokeres made it clear that none of that mattered if there wasn’t consistent supply and intelligence from the flanks and deeper positions.

Enter Diogo Dalot.

“What made my decision easy was watching Diogo Dalot last season,” Gyokeres revealed. “He’s a monster when it comes to reading spaces and delivering crosses with accuracy. The way he overlaps, the timing, the delivery—it’s exactly what I need. I knew right then that if I played alongside him, my 40 goal/assist target next season would not just be a dream—it would be a guarantee.”

The 26-year-old Gyokeres isn’t known for mincing words, and he didn’t hold back about how deeply he analyzed his options before making a move. “I’m not a striker who waits for luck. I study the game, I study the players I’ll play with. When I looked at Chelsea, I didn’t see anyone capable of consistently feeding me in the final third. With United and Dalot, it’s different. It’s a connection waiting to happen.”

Manchester United fans are already buzzing with anticipation at the potential partnership between Dalot and Gyokeres, especially considering the latter’s lethal finishing and physical presence. The Swedish forward racked up 43 goal contributions last season in Portugal, and with Dalot swinging in precise balls from the right, that number could climb even higher in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Chelsea supporters are left wondering what went wrong—and whether their squad really lacks the creative structure needed to attract top-tier forwards.

In a summer where transfer sagas have been dominated by massive fees and big names, Gyokeres’ move to United stands out for a refreshingly tactical reason. Not about money. Not about status. But about the simple, fundamental need for chemistry on the pitch.

As pre-season approaches, all eyes will be on Old Trafford—not just to see how Gyokeres adapts to English football again, but to witness whether his bold prediction of hitting 40 goal involvements becomes a reality with Dalot by his side.

If it does, United may have just pulled off the steal of the summer. And Chelsea? They’ll have to take a hard look in the mirror.