Martin Odegaard has prolonged his contract at Arsenal till 2028. AP
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has signed a brand new five-year contract on the membership, turning into the newest participant to commit his long-term future to the Gunners.
The 24-year-old midfielder follows within the footsteps of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba, who’ve all prolonged their offers.
The previous Actual Madrid participant scored 15 Premier League targets and offered seven assists because the Gunners completed second behind Manchester Metropolis final season.
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He has three targets in all competitions this season.
“It was an easy decision for me,” stated the Norway worldwide, who initially joined on mortgage from Actual in January 2021.
“As I stated many occasions, I felt related and I felt at residence right here because the first day.
“Also, I was moving around a lot (during loan spells) and struggling to really settle down, so I felt like I needed a place to come and settle down and to kind of find a home.”
Odegaard stated the spate of gamers signing new offers mirrored the constructive course of the membership beneath supervisor Mikel Arteta.
“What we’re doing is really special and the players see what the manager wants to do and how the club is progressing, the connection we now have with the fans,” he stated.
“I think it’s a no-brainer for the players to be part of that. With so many hungry young players, it’s a great place to be.”
Arteta stated Friday that the brand new deal was “great news” for Arsenal.
“I’m actually completely satisfied for him as properly and he deserves it, and it simply exhibits that there are lots of methods to make it.
“In the end it’s about finding a place where you feel comfortable, valued and able to express your talent. I think he’s found that place, he’s respected and loved by everybody and he fully deserves what he’s doing.”
Arsenal are fourth within the Premier League desk forward of Sunday’s residence match towards Tottenham.