Martin Odegaard acknowledges his transfer to Arsenal and expresses his desire to compete in the Champions League.

Martin Odegaard affirms that he chose to join Arsenal specifically for occasions such as this, following their thrilling progression into the quarter finals of the Champions League.

Arsenal acquired Gunners captain Odegaard, aged 25, from Real Madrid on a permanent basis in 2021 for a mere £30m, making him an exceptional deal and potentially the best value signing of the century. Odegaard was once hailed as a prodigious young talent who aspired to play for Real Madrid, but he made the decision to forgo the opportunity to join the prestigious Bernabeu club in order to secure consistent playing time at Arsenal.

The decision has proven highly beneficial for both Odegaard and Arsenal, as the Norwegian playmaker has emerged as one of the premier midfielders in Europe. Odegaard displayed exceptional performance as Arsenal triumphed against Porto in a thrilling match at the Emirates, securing their spot in the Champions League quarter finals for the first time in 14 years.

Arsenal currently have the top position in the Premier League, and Odegaard asserts that he always had confidence in Mikel Arteta’s vision, even during challenging circumstances at the beginning. When questioned if it was nights like these that persuaded Odegaard to join, he responded affirmatively, stating, “Yes, absolutely.”