Granit Xhaka and Jamie Redknapp have backed Martin Odegaard to become Arsenal's next captain. Alexandre Lacazette replaced Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as skipper on a temporary basis after the 32-year-old striker was stripped of the captaincy and eventually shipped off to Barcelona in January.
However, Odegaard, who wears the armband for Norway, shouldered the leadership role for the first time in the Gunners' clash with Southampton last month. The midfielder has since been handed the captain's armband in the outings against Chelsea, Manchester United and West Ham.
Mikel Arteta has hinted that the Norwegian could be his next captain after labelling Odegaard a 'good option'. Speaking after Arsenal's 1-0 loss to the Saints, the Gunners boss said: "Time will tell. The most important thing is the respect and admiration from his teammates. He represents everything we want in this club. He is a good option.”
