Each time Martin Odegaard speaks, it becomes that little bit clearer as to why Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta chose the Norwegian playmaker to take over as club captain.
At just 23 years of age, Odegaard has managed to fit more into his eight years as a senior professional than most do across their entire careers. Propelled into the limelight with his high-profile move to Real Madrid while still only 16, at long last the midfielder looks to have finally found a place he can call home in North London.
Having initially joined the Gunners on loan midway through the 2020/21 season, Arteta was desperate to tie Odegaard down to a permanent contract and got his wish last summer. Arsenal parted ways with £35million to keep the Norway international around the place for a fee that now looks like quite the bargain.
