Nørgaard on joining Arsenal: “You can get almost emotional because maybe it was a dream that I've given a little bit up on coming towards the later stage in my career,”

“I've just turned 31 and had signed a new deal with Brentford. Of course, there's always a little chance that a miracle could happen with Brentford, but it was probably unrealistic to play Champions League with them.

“Now, I get to hear the anthem and be a part of a Champions League campaign. It's a childhood dream and something I didn't think would be possible. So it's something I'm really, really happy about.”

Nørgaard on speaking with Martin Ødegaard: “They keep describing this as a welcome to the family feeling. I think it's really nice when a player like Martin speaks highly of not only the players, not only the coaches, but also the whole staff around the club and the guys in the media department.

“There are just so many people working in this organisation and he spoke very highly of all of them, so I’m looking forward to meeting each and every one.”

Nørgaard on his style of Play: “It's developed a little bit over the years. I started as a more offensive player and now I'm a bit more of a holding midfielder. It's important for me that a team has a good defensive structure and hopefully I can contribute to that.

“Then coming off a season where I've had a lot of goal involvements, it's something I really hope I can take into this season as well.

“I don't know what the gaffer’s plans are with me, but hopefully I can also have some freedom to join the offensive play.”

[Arsenal]