Cesc Fàbregas and Robin van Persie both left Arsenal at the peak of their careers, while they were captains. Thomas Vermaelen and Per Mertesacker struggled with constant injuries and could not play regularly during their time as captains of the London club.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Laurent Koscielny faced internal problems in the team towards the end of their captaincy, and both left the club on poor terms.
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Arsenal fans went through many difficult seasons because of these management problems.
Martin Ødegaard came to Arsenal during a period of crisis. He took responsibility and stepped in as captain when the team needed guidance the most. His leadership felt like a real reward for everything the Arsenal supporters had endured. – It has become a series with 2nd places in the Premier League. As so often elsewhere, it is between Arsenal and Manchester City. After 17 rounds, Unai Emery’s men lead by 2 points.
Arsenal paid more than £30 million for Ødegaard in a move from Real Madrid, but they got much more than just a talented footballer. They signed a mentally strong leader. He leads by example, supports his teammates, and handles situations with composure and intelligence. “All things that the bosses at the Santiago Bernabeu hadn’t noticed.
A warp for Arsenal who paid a pittance compared to the valuation in Tranfermarkt, among others, which at its peak was 110 million euros.
Ødegaard grew with Arsenal and fully understands the club’s values. He has proven that he deserves the captain’s armband both at Arsenal and for Norway, who for the first time since 1998, without conceding points, are qualified for the football World Cup next summer.
Signing Martin Ødegaard remains Mikel Arteta’s most successful contract as Arsenal manager.
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