Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal’s captain for the 2025/26 season
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta announced that Martin Odegaard will continue as the club captain for the 2025/26 season. Arteta confirmed this decision during a press conference ahead of the team's match against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The choice to appoint Odegaard as captain was unanimous among the players, with Arteta stating, "Everybody chose him." The Norwegian international has been the team captain for the past two seasons, and Arteta expressed hope that Odegaard will lead the team to a Premier League title. Arteta also emphasized the team's consistency over the past three seasons, aiming to continue their strong performance and potentially secure a league title.
Arsenal will kick off their season with a match against Manchester United, aiming to secure a victory or at least avoid defeat.
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