"Moving around so much was good in one way, because I learned a lot and had to adapt, whether to different teams, different coaches or different cultures. But at the same time, you miss something. You miss stability, the feeling of being in one place and really belonging. That's what I've found here at Arsenal and in London. From the first moment I walked into the training ground, I felt as if I belonged here."
"I felt at home, and that allowed me to settle properly. It's a nice feeling to be part of something for a long time to be part of a process, to grow together, to keep getting better. When I came here, we weren't where we are now. To be part of that journey means a lot to me,"
Odegaard moved to Real Madrid in 2015 at age 15 and subsequently experienced several loan spells across Europe. Arsenal signed Odegaard on loan in January 2021 and completed a permanent transfer in the summer of 2021. Odegaard became Arsenal captain at the start of the 2022/23 season and entered his fifth full season at the Emirates. Odegaard describes finding stability and belonging in London, saying the training ground made him feel at home and allowed him to settle. Odegaard values being part of a long-term project and growth process at Arsenal. Odegaard will captain Norway at their first World Cup since 1998.
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