The 27-year-old Sweden international, who bagged 54 goals in all competitions last season, completed his €63.5 million (US$72.56 million) switch from Sporting on Saturday.

Gyokeres took Arsenal’s vacant number 14 shirt, which former captain Henry famously wore on the way to becoming the club’s record scorer.

“Of course I know about the history,” Gyokeres told British media on Wednesday. “To be honest, there weren’t so many numbers available. There weren’t too many to pick from.

“But of course, that one was available. So when I knew that, it was an easy choice to take it.

“It’s not really my intention to be compared with what he’s achieved in his career. Especially here. I just want to do my own thing and show my qualities. Of course he was an amazing player, but different from me.”

Arsenal begin their new Premier League campaign at Manchester United on Aug 17.