Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has penned a new contract.

The Norway skipper has committed to a new five-year deal today.

He said, "Signing a new contract was a really easy decision for me for lots of reasons. Mainly what we are doing right now as a club is special, and I want to be a part of that.

"I'm really excited for what's to come here. I've found a place where I can be really settled and call my home.

"My story is a bit different maybe, as I moved around different clubs since I was 16. At Arsenal, since the first day, I've felt great and this is definitely my home now.

"I just want to say thanks to everyone working at the club and of course, our fantastic supporters. I will continue to give everything to bring success to this club in the years to come."

Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is also pleased and stated: "Martin signing a new long-term contract is such good news for everyone connected with Arsenal.

"He is our captain and a hugely respected person at our club, who is a great role model and professional, bringing quality and maturity in everything he does.

"On the pitch, as everyone has seen, Martin is a young player of top quality who consistently contributes at a such a high level.

"As a manager, working with Martin the person and the player is an absolute joy, and it's great that after experiencing a number of clubs already in his career, he is now settled and really feels at home at Arsenal.

"We all look forward to continuing our journey with Martin in the years to come."