Done deal: Christian Norgaard has made the move from Brentford to Arsenal
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Announced via the club’s website on Thursday afternoon, the midfielder joins in a deal worth £10m plus £2m in add-ons and will compete with fellow summer signing Martin Zubimendi and Declan Rice for first-team minutes following the departures of Jorginho and Thomas Partey.
Meanwhile, the club are advancing in talks to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting in a deal which is expected to cost in excess of £65m.
Norgaard provides plenty of experience to Arsenal’s young side and leaves Brentford after six years, of which the last two he served as captain.
On signing a two-year contract - with the option of an extra 12 months - at the Emirates Stadium, Norgaard said: “You can get almost emotional because maybe it was a dream that I've given a little bit up on coming towards the later stage in my career.
“I've just turned 31 and had signed a new deal with Brentford. Of course, there's always a little chance that a miracle could happen with Brentford, but it was probably unrealistic to play Champions League with them.
“Now, I get to hear the anthem and be a part of a Champions League campaign. It's a childhood dream and something I didn't think would be possible. So it's something I'm really, really happy about.”
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Brentford’s situation heading into next season looks increasingly precarious following Norgaard’s departure. The now-departed captain, who signed a two-year contract extension in March, played a key role in their midfield setup, playing 34 Premier League matches last season, and joins Frank in leaving the club.