Arsenal look set to appoint a new permanent captain in the summer when Alexandre Lacazette is expected to leave at the end of his contract. Kieran Tierney and Rob Holding are currently the two other players Arteta has called upon to wear the captain’s armband in recent weeks.
But Arteta’s best choice may be Norway international Martin Odegaard, who despite being just 23 years of age, holds bags of experience at the elite level.
Odegaard was tipped as the next generational talent having made his international debut at the tender age of just 15.
He went on to break numerous records as a teenager with Europe’s elite clubs lining up to sign him.
Real Madrid eventually won the race for his signature, but the move ended up curtailing his development somewhat.
He went on to break numerous records as a teenager with Europe’s elite clubs lining up to sign him.
Real Madrid eventually won the race for his signature, but the move ended up curtailing his development somewhat.
And the Norwegian midfielder is happy to use his experience to help the likes of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe continue their development.
“They don’t need a lot of help but of course I can give them some advice and tips about how I made sure to keep focused on football, have good people in my life,” Odegaard said.
“I think they’ve been through a lot already but we can talk about different experiences, I can help with that.”
There have been some calling for Odegaard to become Arsenal’s next captain given his current role in the team, but the midfielder admits he doesn’t need the armband to take on the leadership role.
And the Norwegian midfielder is happy to use his experience to help the likes of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe continue their development.
“They don’t need a lot of help but of course I can give them some advice and tips about how I made sure to keep focused on football, have good people in my life,” Odegaard said.
“I think they’ve been through a lot already but we can talk about different experiences, I can help with that.”
There have been some calling for Odegaard to become Arsenal’s next captain given his current role in the team, but the midfielder admits he doesn’t need the armband to take on the leadership role.
