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Freddie Keighley

Martin Odegaard makes mockery of Rio Ferdinand after message in group chat

Martin Odegaard responded in the perfect manner after Rio Ferdinand raised concerns about how he will adapt to life as Arsenal captain.

Odegaard, 23, was appointed Gunners skipper this summer following the exits of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. While the playmaker is young to be entrusted with such responsibility, he has already proved his leadership ability as he wears the armband for Norway.

Nonetheless, Ferdinand feared the pressure of being captain of one of the biggest clubs in the Premier League could have a detrimental impact on the former Real Madrid prodigy. The Manchester United legend told his Vibe with Five YouTube channel : "Yep! [The captain’s armband weighs] heavy! I said that in the group chat. It could be a different Odegaard this year."

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