“I requested them to vote the captain and I bought the consequence yesterday. And by a mile, by an enormous, massive 100 miles, everyone selecting the identical individual, which is Martin Odegaard, and which is essentially the most clear signal that you could have.
“It is how they really feel about who needs to be their captain to defend, enhance and win the matches that we need to win. So I feel there is not any query about that.”
Midfielder Odegaard has been Arsenal captain since 2022, however his aspect haven't managed to win a trophy throughout that point, ending second within the final three league campaigns.
The Gunners have spent round £190m this summer season as they appear to land a serious trophy for the primary time since they lifted the FA Cup in 2020 throughout Arteta's first season in cost.
One of many key signings was £64m striker Viktor Gyokeres.
The Gunners hope his targets will make the essential distinction this time period and Arteta stated they're working arduous to deliver out the very best within the 27-year-old Swede following his protracted arrival from Sporting.
“Nicely, we will do every part,” added the Spaniard, who will even have £60m midfielder Martin Zubimendi match for Arsenal's go to to Manchester United on Sunday of their first recreation of the season.
“To start with, understanding the participant and exposing the participant to the situations that he can fulfil his unbelievable potential.
“That is going to be the important thing and the great factor is that there have been many gamers, many strikers, they've come from completely different leagues, they've come to the Premier League and been profitable.
“And it is for us creating the best context for Viktor to do what he does the very best, which is to attain targets.”
