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“He’s now too old” Why Arsenal should not worry about Odegaard leaving

Martin Odegaard has reportedly attracted interest from Bayern Munich, with the German giants linked with a potential move for the Arsenal captain. However, the latest update from Christian Falk will come as encouraging news for the Gunners, as he has…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:00 PM
“He’s now too old” Why Arsenal should not worry about Odegaard leaving
Key Things to Know
  • Christian Falk dismissed transfer links between Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and Bayern Munich.
  • Falk stated Odegaard is now too old and Bayern Munich is already fully stocked in midfield.
  • Bayern previously tried to sign a 16-year-old Odegaard when Pep Guardiola was manager.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Journalist Christian Falk has dismissed rumors linking Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard with a potential transfer to Bayern Munich. Speaking to Caught Offside, Falk explained that the Norwegian midfielder is now too old for Bayern to consider as a realistic target. He added that the Bundesliga club is already fully stocked in his position, meaning Arsenal fans should not be concerned about losing their playmaker.

Falk noted that Bayern previously had an interest in Odegaard when he trained at Säbener Straße under Pep Guardiola at age 16. However, Falk confirmed a move will not be happening anytime soon, leaving Odegaard firmly in manager Mikel Arteta's plans.

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