June 16th 2023.
Arsenal are keen to tie their skipper, Martin Odegaard, to a longer contract. The 24-year-old had been struggling to find a home until his move to the Gunners two years ago. Under the tutelage of Mikel Arteta, Odegaard has added consistency to his game, and was rewarded with the club captaincy at the start of last season.
He certainly didn't disappoint, as he delivered his best ever season, scoring 15 goals in all competitions. With Paris Saint-Germain supposedly eyeing up the playmaker, Arsenal are eager to tie him down to a long-term contract.
Odegaard addressed the speculation surrounding his future, while speaking ahead of Norway's upcoming fixtures against Scotland and Cyprus. He was adamant that he was committed to the club and his contract, but was unsure of the state of negotiations with Arsenal.
He said: "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. I have not spoken to them, that is not my task. To be honest, I don't know how the situation is right now."
Odegaard also expressed his faith in the Norwegian team, as they look to qualify for the summer's European Championships. He said: "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."
It is clear that Martin Odegaard is keen to stay at Arsenal and continue to develop his game there. With the transfer window still open, Arsenal will be hoping to secure their captain to a longer contract, before their European rivals can pounce.
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