Arsenal captain Odegaard signs new contract
The Hindu
Martin Odegaard has signed a five-year contract at Arsenal, joining Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba in committing his long-term future to the club. The 24-year-old midfielder scored 15 Premier League goals and provided seven assists last season, and has three goals in all competitions this season.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has signed a new five-year contract at the club, becoming the latest player to commit his long-term future to the Gunners.
The 24-year-old midfielder follows in the footsteps of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba, who have all extended their deals.
The former Real Madrid player scored 15 Premier League goals and provided seven assists as the Gunners finished second behind Manchester City last season.
He has three goals in all competitions this season.
"It was an easy decision for me," said the Norway international, who initially joined on loan from Real in January 2021.
"As I said many times, I felt connected and I felt at home here since 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."
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