Christian Norgaard has sent an emotional farewell message to Arsenal following his move to Everton, suggesting his short time in north London was ‘unforgettable’.
Christian Norgaard completed a £7m permanent transfer to Everton earlier this month, leaving Arsenal a little over 12 months after first joining the Gunners from Brentford.
Though it was a short spell, it was an eventful one, with Arsenal winning the 2025/26 Premier League and reaching two finals.
But Norgaard wasn’t as busy as he would have liked, only playing 1,040 minutes in all competitions, with just a little over 100 of those in the Premier League.
Writing on social media after his exit was confirmed, Norgaard showed a lot of gratitude to Arsenal, whilst also admitting that he needed to be playing more often.
“Thank you, Arsenal,” Norgaard wrote. “It has been a great privilege for me to get the opportunity to train and play with such exceptionally talented players as I have done at Arsenal in the past season. However, this group is so much more than that.
“The characters and personalities outside the pitch is what has made the biggest impression on me. I would really like to mention them all, but when I started to do so, I quickly realized the list is very, very long.
“Hence, the conclusion is that Arsenal consists of a group of players who each has the humility and commitment that has characterized both the daily work at the training ground and in the matches throughout the season.
“I am sure that it is this combination of unique talent and human qualities at the highest level that has created the team’s winning culture. I am proud to have been your teammate both on and off the pitch.”
“I want to thank the manager and his staff for believing that my talent and human qualities could play a role at the absolute highest level in England and in Europe,” Norgaard continued.
“I am also proud of what I have been able to contribute on the way to the Premier League title and to the finals in both the Champions League and the Carabao Cup. Still, I am aware that my role has been more as a squad player and in that role I have done the best I could.
“I must admit that the lack of playing time has been harder to come by than I have expressed so far, and hope that a new chapter in a fantastic football club can change that. Therefore, my first season at Arsenal will also be my only one at this incredible club.
“Thank you to everyone in and around the team for some unforgettable moments, and thank you to all the fans for your support in both good and, not least, difficult times. I will miss you all and everything.”
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta publicly stated last week that Norgaard indeed had an important role with the club, despite his limited minutes.
“He played a tremendous role for us,” Arteta said. “When I brought him here, I said that he could be our glue player – an incredible capacity to bring people together, to keep the standards high.
“When he played, he had some really good moments as well, but I understand that to fulfil that role for a long period is not easy. He had a massive opportunity with a manager and a club that I know really well and we wish him all the best and thank you (to him).”
Arsenal have signed a top midfield replacement in Bruno Guimaraes, who will hopefully bring some of the experience the club have lost with Norgaard’s exit. But the fans will surely remember the Danish international’s time fondly.
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