Odegaard Signs New Five-Year Arsenal Deal

Odegaard has quickly established himself as one of the Gunners' core players and are delighted that they have secured him on a long-term deal. After spending last season on loan from Real Madrid, his agent arrived this week in London to finalise terms of the new agreement.

He joins Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba in committing his future to the Emirates Stadium.

He has established himself as a key player at the club

Mikel Arteta of Arsenal believes Odegaard to be "very important for us." Since joining from Real Madrid in 2021, Odegaard has proven himself essential to their side's success; becoming one of their regular starters and earning over $365,000 per week as one of their highest earners.

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Odegaard played a key role in their second place finish in the Premier League last season and continues to impress this season. He enjoys good relationships with his teammates and leads from the front. Arteta believes his potential is limitless and continues to develop further; Odegaard was named Players' Player of the Year and nominated for a Ballon d'Or Award this year - making an Islington Tribune report suggest he could buck its curse of young captains leaving.

He is a key member of the Norwegian national team

Odegaard's leadership of Arsenal's young, vibrant group is remarkable. While not overtly pushy, his open and receptive manner stands in sharp contrast with some of his predecessors. Additionally, he takes great pleasure in captaincy and is always present at club events, particularly after home matches when he takes an extensive circuit around Emirates pitch to thank Arsenal supporters and show appreciation.