Martin Odegaard Insists He Is Committed to Arsenal Amid PSG Speculation
Norwegian international Martin Odegaard has insisted that he remains committed to Arsenal amid speculation that Paris Saint-Germain is considering making a move for him. The 24-year-old initially joined the Gunners on loan from Real Madrid two years ago and has since become an integral part of the team under the tutelage of Mikel Arteta. Odegaard’s increasing influence at Arsenal saw him inherit the club captaincy at the start of last season, and he rewarded Arteta’s faith with his best-ever campaign, which yielded 15 goals.
Arsenal is keen to tie their skipper to a new long-term contract, and with PSG eyeing up the gifted playmaker, the Gunners are keen to enter into negotiations as soon as possible. Speaking ahead of Norway’s upcoming games against Scotland and Cyprus, Odegaard is in a more relaxed frame of mind, although he insists he sees his long-term future at Arsenal. He told TV2: “I have a few years left on the contract, I’m fine and I hope to be at the club for a long time to come.”
The Future of Martin Odegaard at Arsenal
Despite boasting the talents of Odegaard and Manchester City machine Erling Haaland, Norway missed out on qualifying for last year’s World Cup, and the captain insists there can be no repeat ahead of next summer’s European Championships. He added: “I have a lot of faith in this team. So I hope we can use the two important matches now to also get the Norwegian team to believe in us so that it is not just us who believe in ourselves.”
Arsenal is keen to secure Odegaard’s future at the club, and with PSG reportedly interested in the player, negotiations are expected to begin soon. The Gunners are hoping to tie their captain to a new long-term contract, and Odegaard has indicated that he is happy to stay at the club for the foreseeable future.
Odegaard’s Career So Far
Odegaard had endured something of a nomadic career until arriving in north London, initially on loan from Real Madrid two years ago. Having been identified as a potential world superstar as a teenager, Odegaard has finally begun to add consistency to his game under the tutelage of Mikel Arteta.
The Norwegian international has been a key player for Arsenal since joining the club, and his performances have earned him the captaincy. Odegaard’s ability to create chances and score goals has made him an important player for the Gunners, and the club is keen to keep him at the Emirates Stadium for the long term.
Conclusion
Martin Odegaard has insisted that he remains committed to Arsenal amid speculation that Paris Saint-Germain is considering making a move for him. The Gunners are keen to tie their skipper to a new long-term contract, and with PSG eyeing up the gifted playmaker, negotiations are expected to begin soon. Odegaard has indicated that he is happy to stay at the club for the foreseeable future, and Arsenal fans will be hoping that he can continue to play a key role in the team’s success.