Could refreshed Odegaard be like a new signing?
The Arsenal captain had a hugely frustrating 2025-26 season despite leading his team to the title - but now appears fit and refreshed.
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"Last year was really a big struggle with a lot of difficult moments. To miss so many games because of injury was really frustrating."
— Martin Odegaard , Athlete
"Well, he missed five or six months for different things and it was extremely difficult for him to get any momentum."
— Mikel Arteta , Executive
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A Brazilian football player who assisted Vinicius Junior's goal.
Captain of the Norwegian national team and Arsenal star.
Mikel Arteta is the head coach of Arsenal.
Mikel Merino is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Spanish national team.
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The Arsenal captain had a hugely frustrating 2025-26 season despite leading his team to the title - but now appears fit and refreshed.
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