Christian Norgaard has been confirmed as the third signing of Arsenal of the summer transfer window after the additions of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi
Arsenal has announced the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford in a £ 12 million deal. Norgard, 31, will be the third new arrival of the Gunners of the summer after Goatepeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who brought their expenses to £ 77 million.
De Dane has put Pen on paper about a two -year contract with the option of a third party. Arsenal has agreed to pay Brentford an initial £ 10 million plus £ 2 million in potential add-ons.
Norgaard will wear the number 16 shirt and has joined the Mikel Arteta team for training for the season. The midfielder enjoyed six seasons with Brentford, two of them as a captain, while helping the bees to win promotion to the Premier League and settle as a top side.
In a statement, Arteta noted: “We are pleased to welcome Christian in Arsenal. He is an international player with a wealth of experience with the Premier League.
“He has proven leadership skills and a strong character that will be invaluable for our team. He is a strong midfielder with excellent tactical consciousness and versatility. He also has physical presence and intelligence that will give us extra depth and balance.
“Christian will bring a lot to the group, both on and outside the field, and we are pleased to work with him in this next chapter of his career. We welcome Christian and his family in Arsenal.”
Arsenal Sporting Director Andrea Berta added: “We are very happy 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 that will have a very positive impact on the team. We welcome Christian in Arsenal.”
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Brentford's director Voetbal, Phil Giles, wished the Denmark International Nut and said: “On behalf of everyone in Brentford I would like to thank Christian for everything he has done for the club in the last six years. He has been an important player for us, played a major role in helping our Premier League status for the last four years and is a fantastic and is a fantastic last four years and is a fantastic and is a fantastic last four years and is a fantastic and a fantastic last four years and is a fantastic last four years and is a fantastic last four years and is a fantastic last four years and is a fantastic last four years and is a fantastic last four years.
“He really deserved the chance of one of the biggest clubs in England for his performances and his personality. We wish him the best and he will always be welcomed in the future in Brentford.”