Martin Odegaard has committed to a fresh five-year contract with Arsenal, extending his stay in North London until 2028. The Norwegian international initially arrived at Arsenal on loan from Real Madrid in January 2021 before making the move permanent with a four-year deal in August of the same year, with an option for an additional 12 months. Discover Martin Odegaard signs new five-year Arsenal contract until 2028.
Having made 112 appearances for Arsenal across all competitions, contributing with 27 goals and 15 assists, Odegaard expressed his enthusiasm for the extension, saying, “Renewing my contract was an easy decision for me for various reasons. The direction the club is heading in right now is something special, and I want to be a part of it. I’m genuinely excited about what lies ahead here. I’ve found a place where I can settle down and truly call home. My journey has been somewhat different, having moved between clubs since I was 16. However, since day one at Arsenal, I’ve felt a strong connection, and this is undoubtedly where I belong now. I want to extend my gratitude to everyone associated with the club and, of course, our incredible supporters. I remain committed to giving my all to bring success to this club in the years ahead.”
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Mikel Arteta on Martin Odegaard Arsenal Contract Extension
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, also expressed his delight, stating, “Martin’s decision to sign a long-term contract is fantastic news for all of us at Arsenal. He serves as our captain and holds immense respect within our club. He is a tremendous role model both on and off the pitch, displaying quality and maturity in all aspects of his work. Martin is a young player of exceptional talent who consistently performs at the highest level. As a manager, it’s a true pleasure to work with Martin, both as a person and as a player. It’s wonderful to see him settled and feeling at home at Arsenal after experiencing various clubs throughout his career. We eagerly anticipate continuing our journey with Martin in the years to come.”
Arsenal’s sporting director, Edu, added, “Securing a new contract with Martin is wonderful news for us all. He serves as our captain, an experienced international, and a player who brings tremendous quality and joy every time he dons the Arsenal shirt. At only 24 years old, Martin has even greater potential waiting to be unleashed, and we are thrilled that he will be a part of our future in the coming years. Our objective is to retain our best players, and with Martin’s contract extension, we are pleased to have secured new long-term deals with several of our most crucial young talents in recent times.”
