Mikel Arteta says £200,000-a-week Arsenal player is very ‘funny’

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said that Martin Odegaard is a very funny guy.

Martin Odegaard has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.

Odegaard will now earn £200,000 per week (The Times) as salary at the Gunners.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is over the moon to see Odegaard commit his long-term future to the Gunners.

Arteta has noted what makes the 24-year-old Norway international playmaker a big figure at Arsenal.

The Arsenal boss has also said that the former Real Madrid player is very funny.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praises Martin Odegaard

Arteta told Arsenal’s official website about Odegaard signing a new deal: “It’s great news for the club, great news for the team, I’m really happy for him as well because he really deserves that. 

“It just shows that there are many ways to make it and many pathways to arrive where you want. In the end, it’s about finding a place where you feel comfortable, where you feel valued and you can express your talent.

“I think he’s found that place.

“He’s loved by everybody, respected by everybody and he fully deserves what he’s doing.”

When asked about the type of captain Odegaard is, Arteta noted: “I think he has a really good balance. You notice him around the building all the time because he’s doing all the right things that he needs.

“I think he’s quite funny and a really likeable person, so committed and I’m really, really happy to have him as a captain.”

Martin Odegaard will be massive for Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal will take on Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League this weekend.

Martin Odegaard will be a massive player for the Gunners in the North London derby.

The Norwegian has been brilliant for Arsenal so far this season, and his creativity will be vital in the Gunners’ quest to win the North London derby.

Odegaard has scored two goals in five Premier League matches for Arsenal so far this season.

The Arsenal no. 8 has also scored one goal in one UEFA Champions League game for the Gunners so far this campaign.

Odegaard has made 92 appearances in the Premier League in his career.

The playmaker has scored 25 goals and given 13 assists in those games.

Arsenal are fourth in the Premier League table at the moment with 13 points from five games.

The Gunners are two points behind leaders and defending champions Manchester City.