Arsenal Football Club have officially confirmed the signing of Denmark international Christian Norgaard from Brentford.
The Premier League side made the announcement on Thursday via a statement on their official platforms.
“The 31-year-old midfielder arrives from Brentford, where he made 196 appearances in all competitions, including 122 in the Premier League, scoring 13 goals and assisting 18 times,” the club stated.
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Norgaard began his football journey with Danish side Lyngby, where he rose through the youth ranks before breaking into the senior team at the age of 17. He then had a short stint in Germany with Hamburg at 18 before returning home in 2013 to sign with Brondby IF.
“During his time there, Christian became an influential player, showcasing his natural leadership. He was voted as Player of the Year in 2017 and also helped the team lift the Danish Cup in 2017/18. During five years with Brondby, he made 147 appearances in all competitions, scoring 12 goals with nine assists.
“In 2018, Norgaard made the switch to Serie A with Fiorentina, where he spent one season before securing a move to Brentford in May 2019.
“During his six seasons with the Bees, Christian consistently showcased his strength and qualities from midfield, playing an integral role through one of the most successful periods in Brentford’s history, including promotion to the Premier League after a 74-year absence from the top flight. Christian became captain ahead of the 2023/24 campaign and finished last season with his highest goalscoring tally in a single season, with six goals from defensive midfield.
”On the international stage, Norgaard has been a regular for Denmark, having made his senior debut in a goalless draw with England in 2020. Since then, he has earned 35 caps.
“Having represented Denmark at youth level, Christian made his senior debut in a 0-0 draw against England in September 2020 and has now gone on to make 35 appearances for his country.”
Norgaard is Arsenal’s third major acquisition of the summer window, following the arrivals of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi.
