Christian Norgaard celebrates along with his Brentford teammates on the Emirates Stadium (Picture by means of Alex Davidson/Getty Photographs)
Arsenal have formally introduced the signing of Danish defensive midfielder Christian Norgaard, who has joined from Brentford.
The 31-year-old shone all through his time with the Bees and he’ll now be linking up with the Gunners, as now showed by means of the membership’s respectable site this afternoon.
Norgaard may not be the type of big-name signing that many lovers have been hoping for this summer season, however he looks as if an invaluable addition so as to add intensity and revel in to Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Norgaard is Arsenal’s 3rd signing of this summer season’s switch window thus far, following the new offers for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
With each Jorginho and Thomas Partey leaving as unfastened brokers, Arsenal glance to have performed smartly to switch them each with Norgaard and Zubimendi in the midst of the park.
Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta on Christian Norgaard
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta and wearing director Andrea Berta have been obviously happy with the signing of Norgaard as of late.
Arteta obviously sees Norgaard’s presence as in point of fact essential for the season forward, with the Spanish tactician telling Arsenal.com: “We’re delighted to welcome Christian to Arsenal. He is an international player with a wealth of experience of the Premier League. He has proven leadership skills and a strong character which will be invaluable to our squad.
“He is a strong midfielder with excellent tactical awareness and versatility. He also has physical presence and intelligence which will give us added depth and balance. Christian will bring a lot to the group both on and off the pitch, and we’re excited to start working with him in this next chapter of his career. We welcome Christian and his family to Arsenal.”
Christian Norgaard celebrates scoring for Brentford in opposition to Manchester Town (Picture by means of Clive Rose/Getty Photographs)
Berta additionally heaped reward at the new arrival, announcing: “We’re very pleased to welcome Christian Norgaard to the club. He has been a consistent high performer in the Premier League and brings many qualities to our club.
“He is a leader, and a player with high tactical intelligence and versatility who will have a very positive impact to the squad. We welcome Christian to Arsenal.”
Who else may just Arsenal signal this summer season?
Arsenal without a doubt gained’t be performed with their spending simply but, with attacking additions desperately wanted in Arteta’s squad.
David Ornstein has reported within the Athletic that AFC are seeking to negotiate a take care of Chelsea for Noni Madueke, despite the fact that it’s no longer happening too smartly with the membership’s lovers.
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In the meantime, Fabrizio Romano has spoken on YouTube about Arsenal nonetheless seeking to thrash out a take care of Wearing Lisbon for Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres.
It is usually our figuring out that Arsenal are making development on a deal for Eberechi Eze as they appear to be heading in opposition to an settlement with Crystal Palace for the England global.
