Anyone wondering if Arsenal are aiming to have the coolest midfield on the ball island this season? On Thursday, the next reinforcement came through the gates at the Emirates.
Christian Nørgaard has led Brentford to 10th place last season. Thomas Frank’s captain out in the match arena has shown he does not ride a high profile, but lets his performances on the pitch speak for him. Exactly what Arsenal need when chasing titles next season.
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The defensive midfielder is just as likely to be used in central midfield, if the team needs an extra player in central defence, or on the wings in midfield, Nørgaard naturally jumps in for this. To put it mildly, a versatile player.
On Thursday, a two-year contract was signed, with an option for another season.
“You almost get emotional, because it was probably a dream I had given up a bit towards the end of my career,” Nørgaard begins to the club’s website.
“I just turned 31 and have signed a new contract with Brentford. Of course, there is always a small chance that such a miracle can happen at Brentford, but it was probably unrealistic to play the Champions League with them,” says the Dane. Which will now help Arsenal reclaim the Premier League title for the first time since 2004 – and go all the way in the Champions League. Talk about a dream transition for Nørgaard!
Brentford were not keen on letting go of the captain, but also did not want to stop Nørgaard when the opportunity to play in the Champions League came. Arsenal are paying around £15 million for the 31-year-old.
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Martin Ødegaard. Declan Rice. Martin Zubimendi. Christian Nørgaard. Say no more.