Arsenal has steadily progressed in recent years and has emerged as one of the top teams in the Premier League.
When Mikel Arteta took over as manager of Arsenal, the club was in mid-table. With only three games remaining, they are currently leading the rankings.
It wasn’t an easy task, but Arteta revamped his whole squad, transforming it into a skilled, hungry, and well-drilled team with a promising future.
Declan Rice was Arsenal’s standout signing last season, joining from West Ham for a record £105 million.
The England international has been so impressive since joining Arsenal that his exorbitant transfer cost almost seems like a bargain.
Martin Odegaard, another excellent midfield recruit for Arsenal, has lived up to his full potential at the Emirates.
Odegaard joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2021 and has since established himself as a crucial player for the club, even becoming captain.
In an interview with TNT Sports, Rice praised Odegaard, calling him one of the finest players he has ever seen.
What did Declan Rice say about Arsenal’s captain, Martin Odegaard?
“If you look at (iconic Arsenal captains) Tony Adams and Patrick Vieira, they are both hard-hitting centre-backs/midfielders. Martin is an out-of-this-world No. 10; he’s so exceptional,” Rice said.
“Nevertheless he understands what it is like to play for this team. He was here through the terrible times, and now he’s undoubtedly one of the top players in the Premier League this season and in recent years.
“He just makes something happen out of nothing. He’s probably the best trainer, he’s just so elegant. Just everything down to the way he lives his life, how he treats this game as a profession, he’s one of the best I’ve ever seen.”
Martin Odegaard possesses the qualities required to become an Arsenal legend
Odegaard has gone a long way since he joined Arsenal in 2021. The £220,000-per-week celebrity is not just meeting, but exceeding, his full potential.
Things did not go as planned for him at Real Madrid, and there were genuine concerns that he might not reach his full potential.
This all changed once Odegaard joined Arsenal, first on loan and then permanently for £30 million. The rest is history, and maybe he can continue to make history with the Gunners.
