Arsenal went through a gale a few weeks ago with the conflict between Mikel Arteta and Aubameyang that even forced the Spanish coach to take away the captaincy. That matter was settled with the departure of the Gabonese in the winter transfer window to Barcelona. However, in the environment of the Emirates the theme of the bracelet is still kicking.
Arteta dared to admit that he would give it to Martin Odegaard. “He has all the qualities, and now he has found his place,” said the coach. The Norwegian has just arrived, as they say, at Arsenal. Just a year ago was when the gunners they were made owned by the white player, after having been on loan in London. Now his coach gives details of how he is on and off the pitch and endorses him.
“He wanted to be part of the project. Since then he is getting better and better, and I am not surprised. The way he lives his profession, the way he likes to play football and everything he does is to improve. He still has a large margin. He probably wants it more than anyone in that field, every day. He will be up, up. Captain? He certainly has all the qualities to do that, absolutely“, admitted Arteta openly.
“Captain Odegaard? He certainly has all the qualities, absolutely.”
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“He is a nice and humble guy, and he leads with his way of being. It is very natural for him and that will come. He generated expectations also when he was 16 years old. Everyone loved him. And then he had to fulfill that in a club like the Madrid where the competition is as it is. It is extremely difficult, but now he has found his place. He is very happy here, he has the ideal environment. He has the people, he has time on the pitch to enjoy it and I think that’s what he’s doing,” he said of Odegaard.
“He also generated expectations when he was 16 years old. Everyone loved him”
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Alexandre Lacazette currently wears the armband at Arsenal, but Odegaard could be named alongside him. He is already captain of the Norwegian national team, something that Arteta knows. “Talking with his coach and how well they talk about him. He walks down the hall and everyone loves him”. The Basque coach fully trusts his player, in whom he has a lot of confidence for the future. He has a valid contract until 2025. At 23 years old, he is picking up a good rhythm in the Premier and all the hopes of the Gunners are pinned on him. The Arteta project begins with Odegaard….