Arsenal players back Martin Odegaard
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Mikel Arteta has dismissed calls for Martin Ødegaard to be replaced as Arsenal captain, insisting there is “no question” the midfielder is the right figure to lead the team into another title
Mikel Arteta has defended Martin Ødegaard's captaincy amid criticism from Tony Adams by revealing the players voted for him to keep the role this season.
Martin Ødegaard has become one of the most influential players in Arsenal’s modern era, captaining the side with a mix of calm authority and relentless work ethic. Since his permanent arrival from Real Madrid in 2021,
New manager Ruben Amorim has made significant changes to rejuvenate United's struggling attack. New signings include Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo.
Arsenal captain and midfielder, Martin Ødegaard, received major kudos from one of the best midfielders in the league and a direct rival to the Gunners this season for the Premier League title: Alexis Mac Allister.
Odegaard has long been used to facing mass scrutiny. He broke into the men’s game at Strømsgodset, becoming the youngest player to feature in the top tier of Norwegian football, before moving to Real Madrid at the tender age of 16. He admits he experienced the transition with a bit of youthful naivety.
Konami Digital Entertainment and Arsenal have renewed a multi-year partnership that keeps the Premier League club as a core team in Konami’s free-to-play soccer title eFootball. The extension, in place for more than eight years,
Arsenal, meanwhile, were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace. Martin Ødegaard: ‘We trust each other’ David Ramos/Getty Images
“In the beginning, it was unreal and a little bit surreal that all these clubs wanted Martin, but it’s strange what you can get used to,” his father Hans Erik Ødegaard told CNN Sport back ...
Martin Ødegaard has said he is relishing the prospect of acting as a mentor to 15-year-olds Max Dowman and Marli Salmon so they can "shine" in the Arsenal first team.