{"id":629357,"date":"2023-09-15T00:40:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T04:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=629357"},"modified":"2023-09-18T06:45:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T10:45:00","slug":"arsenal-martin-odegaard-contract-extension-close","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/09\/15\/arsenal-martin-odegaard-contract-extension-close\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Very Close\u2019: Romano Reveals Update for Arsenal Fans With Negotiations Going \u2018Very Well\u2019 to Extend Contract of \u2018Exceptional\u2019 Star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1702433052301955364?t=penGz7zgLDAgf4459r00zA&amp;s=19\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fabrizio Romano<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Arsenal are now very close to securing a new deal for Martin Odegaard. The talks are ongoing between both parties to reach an agreement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Martin Odegaard Close to Signing Contract Extension With Arsenal<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Arsenal have received positive feedback from Martin \u00d8degaard &amp; his camp over contract extension \ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0f\u23f3 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#AFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Negotiations advancing as reported last week \u2014 now considered matter of time to reach agreement on new deal \ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf4<\/p>\n<p>\u00d8degaard always wanted to stay. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tJIm3axXmP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/tJIm3axXmP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1702433052301955364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 14, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gunners Receive Positive Feedback From Martin Odegaard&#8217;s Side<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Romano revealed on his social media that the negotiations are advancing between the Gunners and the Norwegian superstar. The attacking midfielder is set to commit his long-term future to the club after the likes of William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Aaron Ramsdale, and Gabriel Martinelli signed new deals to stay at the Emirates Stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the Italian journalist, there has been a positive response from the player&#8217;s entourage regarding the extension talks, and the negotiations are going smoothly. The 24-year-old&#8217;s extension with the London-based side &#8220;seems like only a matter of time&#8221; according to Romano.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/09\/10\/nicolas-pepe-arsenal-trabzonspor-transfer\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2018Done and Sealed\u2019: Arsenal Player Now Leaves Club after Contract Terminated<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to reports, the former Real Madrid man always wanted to stay with the three-time Premier League champions as he is\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/thedailybriefing.io\/p\/excl-arsenal-star-very-close-to-new#%C2%A7martin-odegaard-close-to-new-arsenal-deal\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;very happy at Arsenal&#8221;<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Odegaard Arsenal Career So Far<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The former Real Sociedad star\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11670\/12384814\/martin-odegaard-arsenal-sign-attacking-midfielder-from-real-madrid-on-permanent-transfer\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">joined<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0the North London side from Real Madrid in the summer of 2021 for a fee of \u00a330 million plus add-ons. This has turned out to be an absolute bargain for the English side as he has contributed immensely towards the club&#8217;s rise towards the top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/09\/08\/bukayo-saka-england-poty\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Arsenal Star Wins Coveted Trophy for Second-Year Running<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Norway international has been sensational for Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side recently. Odegaard is brilliant at picking up pockets of space, where he excels with his close control and ability to score or provide that killer pass to a teammate. He has been integral to the club&#8217;s midfield and was vital in their title challenge last season. The &#8220;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https:\/\/www.goal.com\/en-in\/news\/martin-odegaard-future-to-arsenal-gunners-reward-excellent-form-improved-deal\/blt112c24925d3881a9&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjSy-fb8auBAxVFdmwGHSEFB4gQFnoECCAQAQ&amp;usg=AOvVaw2JI38C-stW2xdy_x9txeBx\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">exceptional<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8221; player has played 111 times for Arsenal, scoring 26 goals and providing 15 assists for his teammates.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to\u00a0Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are now very close to securing a new deal for Martin Odegaard. The talks are ongoing between both parties to reach an agreement. 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