The captain stays at the helm! Arsenal preparing a new contract for their leader

The London club have no intention of letting their midfield conductor leave at any price.

Details: Norwegian midfielder and Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard is closing in on a contract extension with the London club. This was reported by renowned Italian insider Nicolò Schira.

The Gunners' hierarchy and coaching staff, led by Mikel Arteta, consider the 27-year-old playmaker an absolutely untouchable figure in their long-term project. According to the source, over the past few months, the London club's executives have firmly rejected a number of substantial transfer offers for the Norwegian from both leading European clubs and representatives of the Saudi Pro League.

The player himself is completely happy at the Gunners and sees his sporting future exclusively with the North London club. The two sides are expected to finalize all formalities and officially complete the deal in the near future.

It is worth noting that during the 2025/26 season, Martin Ødegaard made 36 appearances for Arsenal in all official competitions, scoring 1 goal and providing 8 assists. According to Transfermarkt, the Norwegian midfielder's current market value stands at €70 million.

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