Christian Norgaard Opens Up on Life at Arsenal After Brentford Exit | OneFootball

Norgaard Already Feeling at Home in Arsenal Midfield

Seamless Transition to North London Life

Christian Norgaard might be new to Arsenal, but you wouldn’t know it. The £15 million summer signing from Brentford has slotted into the rhythm of the club with a quiet assurance, mirroring the understated elegance of his game. There’s no need for theatrics or fuss — just a footballer getting on with his job, blending into a team where familiarity has eased the transition.

“So far, so good! It’s been very easy to settle in; the group has welcomed me in such a good way,” Norgaard told the club’s official website. His words carry a sense of calm that has long defined his approach on the pitch.

Connections That Matter

What’s often overlooked in a transfer is not just the tactical fit, but the human one. Norgaard, for all his positional discipline and pressing intelligence, is also a family man — and Arsenal have offered more than just a step up in competition.

“All the players and the staff have been so good, so I’m really happy,” he said, before adding that his time at Brentford wasn’t easily left behind. “I’ve played against all of the players before so I know them a little bit, and I’ve played a couple of years with David Raya at Brentford, of course.”

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Those pre-existing connections have served as a bridge into a new chapter, softening what can often be a jarring change. It helps too, of course, that his new club plays just a few miles from his old one.

Staying Rooted in London

For Norgaard and his family, geography has played its part. “Also we’re staying in London, so being able to actually stay where we’ve lived now for five years is fantastic,” he explained. “So it doesn’t feel like a big change for the family.”

Arsenal haven’t just acquired a smart operator in midfield; they’ve brought in a player already attuned to the pace and culture of English football. No bedding-in period needed. Norgaard is here, and he’s ready.