The player of the Real Madrid Martin Ødegaard, loaned to Arsenal In the winter market, he was elected this Friday at the age of 22 as the new captain of the Norwegian soccer team.
The young Norwegian star replaces Stefan johansen, of Queens park rangers, who had announced this week his retirement from the national team at the age of 30.
“Martin has had a long life at the highest international level and has shown the ability to be a team player on and off the field. He is a strong and beloved boy. I think he can be a good captain for many years,” he said today at the wheel. virtual press the national coach, Ståle Solbakken.
Ødegaard, who has played 25 international matches since his historic debut at the age of 15, will debut the captaincy on the 24th at home against Gibraltar, the first of three qualifying matches for the World Cup 2022 what Norway will dispute this month.
Norway, who does not play in his country due to the quarantine required by the health authorities due to the coronavirus, will later face Turkey in Spain and will travel to Montenegro.
On the list, the first of Solbakken as a coach after assuming the position three months ago, there is also the other Norwegian star, the forward of the Dortmund Erling Braut Haaland.