Arsenal should prioritize a contract extension for Martin Odegaard

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Arsenal should prioritize a contract extension for Martin Odegaard
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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has recorded four goals in his first five appearances of the 2026/27 season. The midfielder’s recent form follows a challenging 2025/26 campaign hindered by seven distinct injury absences and a single goal in 36 matches. His performance against Napoli on Wednesday, which included a goal from outside the box, resulted in his fourth Player of the Match award of the young season. Odegaard, who recently completed a successful World Cup campaign with Norway, stated that he is now fully fit after a productive summer. With his current contract set to expire in 2028, Arsenal officials are expected to shift focus toward securing the midfielder's long-term future at the club.

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  • Martin Odegaard has scored four goals in five matches to start the 2026/27 season.
  • The Arsenal midfielder earned four Player of the Match awards in his first five games.
  • Odegaard recorded four assists in five matches during his recent World Cup campaign with Norway.
  • His current Arsenal contract is scheduled to expire in 2028.
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  • 6:05 PMYahoo SportsOdegaard form should give Arsenal new contract focus
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Martin Odegaard has looked a man transformed in the early stages of the 2026/27 campaign, and Arsenal might have the World Cup to thank.Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty ImagesSome of the talk about M...

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