EPL: He’s really important, I’m happy for him – Saka lauds Arsenal teammate

<p>Arsenal forward, Bukayo Saka has heaped praises on teammate and club captain, Martin Odegaard after the midfielder recently signed a new contract extension with the Premier League North London club.</p>, <p>Saka said Odegaard is really important for Arsenal, adding that he is happy for the former Real Madrid star.</p>, <p>Recall that Odegaard signed a new five-year contract that will keep him at Arsenal until 2028.</p>, <p>Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League derby clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, Saka (per the club’s official website) said: “He Odegaard is really important, not just as a player, as a leader as well. He leads in a different way but I love it and respect it.</p>, <p>“We all know he’s got unbelievable quality, creating goals and scoring goals and being the captain that we all love.</p>, <p>“I don’t mind being stuck with him! I am happy for him and he deserves the new contract.”</p>, <p>Odegaard joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2021 for £30 million.</p>