Martin Odegaard is up for a new deal to extend his stay at the Emirates past 2025. We recently ran a story about Arsenal beginning new contract talks with Martin Odegaard, “One of the best players in the world”.
There’s no doubt about it; our captain deserves a new bumper deal, as Arsenal can’t afford to lose him. Even the Norwegian noted a few weeks ago that he only sees himself at Arsenal, while claiming that we have just seen glimpses of how good Arsenal can be, hinting that the best is yet to come.
The Arsenal No. 8 said in an interview in the Players Tribune, “I will say this, though: if there’s anyone left who still doesn’t fully believe in this team, take it from me: there are no limits on what we can achieve. No one can tell me otherwise. I’m so proud to be captain of this club, and I feel like I’m going to be here a long time.”
The ex-Real Madrid player has been a revelation since joining Arsenal on loan in January 2021 (joined permanently in the 2021 summer). Initially, he wasn’t a big hit, as he only had two goals in 20 games in the second half of the 2020–21 season. However, he’s gotten better season after season. In 37 games during the 2021–22 season, he showed flashes of brilliance, tallying 7 goals and 4 assists.
Coincidentally, he improved on these numbers last season after being named captain. He had 15 goals and 8 assists in 37 games for the 2022–23 season.
'If there’s anyone left who still doesn’t fully believe in this team, take it from me: there are no limits on what we can achieve. No one can tell me otherwise.'
— Martin Ødegaard pic.twitter.com/1t9n4Qo4IV
— Players' Tribune Football (@TPTFootball) February 9, 2023
The 2023–24 season has just begun, and I can only predict one thing for the 24-year-old: he will establish himself as the best playmaker the Premier League has to offer. Believe that!
Sam P
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His contract extension could depend on his salary raise. If Man City cancel Paqueta’s deal, they could tap into him
Not gonna happen.
Hahaha,i’m laughing in spanish at what is going on in your head, stay of em BnH blue bruv you such a wind up.
Just sayin’ what could happen
No doubt on my mind personally i know what you guys are capable of, just stick to the grind and we’ve got the world under our feet.COYG!!!
Odegaard seems to be of a right mental makeup to be a Captain. That’s what I like about him.
Our captain Martin Odegaard might be the best ever skipper we’ve ever had. Declan Rice is a big fan of him and could be one of the reasons he joined us. One of the most professional player I’ve seen. Have you ever seen him stop running or moaning in a football match? He is basically the manager Mikel Arteta on the pitch playing. He will be our best paid player and he deserves it.
Still some people will abuse MA on man management. How on earth has this guy improved massively in short period of time under the gaffer. I remember some fan here criticized the gaffer when we acquired odegaard service to the emirate permanently. Now he is undoubtedly a bargain for us . Let’s keep trusting the gaffer. Even some man city players that have not played for us keep singing MA song whenever they are chanced. We’ve got a good coach. Also a coach that have passion for our beloved club.
OT: what do you guys think of the youngest PL debutant our very own Ethan Nwaneri’s performance with the U21’s last night? the kid is a gem.Vamos ETHAN!!!
I’m doing an article on Nwaneri tonight…..
Big ups Admin Pat, really looking forward to it.
He sounds like a player committed to the Arsenal course. A positive attitude is what Arsenal looking for from would be anyone associated with the club. Good chap.