'Hope I can stay' - Martin Odegaard opens up on Arsenal contract talks

The Gunners captain is currently under contract until the summer of 2028, but is approaching the final 18 months of his deal.

Speaking while on international duty with Norway, Odegaard admitted that there had been no progress on extending his contract but made it clear that he is happy in north London.

"I'm happy and hope I can stay there (at Arsenal) for a long time to come, but we haven't started on that yet," he told reporters.

Odegaard will turn 29 before his current contract expires, and Arsenal will be keen to avoid uncertainty surrounding the future of a player who remains an important figure in Mikel Arteta's team.

The midfielder endured an injury-disrupted campaign last season but has made a positive start to the current season, scoring five goals as he looks to re-establish himself as a key influence in Arsenal's midfield.

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