Arteta and Edu wanted him to be one of the faces of the long-term project.
Six months working on the deal to win the race in the summer.
Fantastic player. Fantastic leader. Fantastic signing.
Declan Rice. Priceless. 🔴⚪️✨
Saka, Ødegaard, Martinelli, Saliba, Gabriel, Ramsdale, Nwaneri & Nelson all extending their contracts within the space of a year.
Rice, Trossard, Havertz, Timber & Raya all arriving in the meantime.
Ben White next in line for an extension.
We’re building something special.
🚨🔴⚪️ Official: Martin Ødegaard has signed new long term deal at Arsenal — valid until June 2028.
“Signing a new contract was a really easy decision for me, what we are doing right now as a club is special, and I want to be a part of that”, Ødegaard says.
Never in doubt 🔒✨
🚨 BREAKING: New 5yr contract for Martin Odegaard at Arsenal. Signed 1 September, ends 2028, no option to extend. 24yo now #AFC top earner. Talks started in May; interest from elsewhere but not entertained. Josh Kroenke driving force in deal @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/r4Dh9FJjTc
Full Arsenal debut: MOTM
European Championship debut: MOTM
World Cup debut: 2 goals, MOTM
Europa League debut: 1 goal, 2 assists, MOTM
Champions League debut: 1 goal, 1 assist
Our Starboy.
He was introduced to the side when the club was in turmoil & he put the team on his back.
As the club improved each year, he has always made the necessary step-up.
When clubs came calling, he committed his future to the Arsenal.
Happy birthday to our very own, Bukayo Saka! ❤️