Arsenal announce Martin Odegaard as new membership captain | Soccer

Arsenal have formally named Martin Odegaard as their new membership captain forward of the beginning of the brand new season.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was the membership’s final everlasting captain however he was relieved of the position final yr earlier than leaving Emirates Stadium in January.

Alexandre Lacazette was quickly awarded the armband, however Odegaard has now been chosen as the brand new skipper.

The 23-year-old, who additionally captains Norway nationwide crew, first joined the Gunners on mortgage from Actual Madrid in January 2021.

Odegaard impressed throughout his short-term mortgage and made a everlasting transfer to the Emirates Stadium the next summer season.

The attacking midfielder grew to become a significant a part of Mikel Arteta’s aspect final season together with his inventive capability and management qualities.

He helped Arsenal full a top-four problem till the ultimate phases of the season ended once they had been lastly tipped onto the submit by north London rivals Tottenham.

Former Arsenal participant Adrian Clarke has known as the choice to call Odegaard captain a very good choice.

“I feel it’s the appropriate name,” Clarke wrote on Twitter.

“Wonderful, fast-developing participant who typically units the tone together with his diligence and angle.

“Hopefully the captaincy will encourage him.”

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