{"id":1472,"date":"2026-04-01T17:51:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1472"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:51:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:51:37","slug":"martin-odegaard-signs-major-deal-and-opens-up-on-outside-noise-ahead-of-arsenal-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=1472","title":{"rendered":"Martin Odegaard signs major deal and opens up on outside noise ahead of Arsenal return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_e792fe\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Martin Odegaard has signed on with Adidas, ending a lengthy run with Nike, and has opened up on his Arsenal scrutiny ahead of a return from injury<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\">16:56, 01 Apr 2026<\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated 16:58, 01 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"33700049\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Martin Odegaard has signed a new deal with Adidas ending long-standing relationship with Nike\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33700049.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Martin-Odegaard-and-Arsenal.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33700049.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Martin-Odegaard-and-Arsenal.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33700049.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Martin-Odegaard-and-Arsenal.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33700049.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Martin-Odegaard-and-Arsenal.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Martin Odegaard has signed a new deal with Adidas ending long-standing relationship with Nike\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Martin Odegaard has signed a new deal with Adidas ending long-standing relationship with Nike<cite aria-label=\"Image: Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Martin Odegaard has ended a decade-plus run with Nike to join Adidas. <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">football.london<\/strong> understands the sportswear brand had shown a great passion in trying to land the Norwegian international and Arsenal captain.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Viewed by Adidas as one of the world\u2019s best midfield conductors, there is a belief that this partnership will elevate both profiles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Odegaard has endured a challenging season, facing multiple injuries, and despite his absence from the field, his contributions remain strong. Squawka recently published a graphic detailing the top ten Premier League passers into the box this season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Odegaard currently ranks ninth with 36 despite appearing for just over 1000 minutes in the league this season. Bruno Fernandes, who ranks first with 65, has played more than double the amount of minutes for comparison.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE! <\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><a aria-label=\"Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook pageLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AFCFootball.London#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Latest Gunners news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Norway qualified for the World Cup, with Odegaard key to their campaign. In fact, he finished the qualifying process with seven assists from five matches, more than any other European player \u2013 an assist every 65 minutes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">football.london<\/strong> understands that the skipper is pushing to return this weekend against Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-final. It would be his first appearance since coming on in the North London Derby.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Those with a keen eye will have noticed that Odegaard has already been wearing his new Adidas boots since the turn of the year. In an interview with <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soccerbible.com\/interviews\/2026\/03\/the-quiet-control-of-martin-%C3%B8degaard\/amp\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Soccerbible<\/a> on the set of an Adidas Predator shoot, he talked about the scrutiny from the outside and how he\u2019s shutting it out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cI think it\u2019s important to just focus on what you can control,\u201d he said. \u201cDon\u2019t listen too much to the outside world. Listen to the right people, the people around you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cIn the end, it\u2019s just opinions from people,\u201d he continues. \u201cTo me, that\u2019s always been key \u2013 to be true to myself, listen to the people around me, and always focus on how I can improve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The focus for the Norwegian is now on helping Arsenal claim their first Premier League title in 22 years. 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