Erling Haaland, a striker for Manchester City, discusses Arsenal opponent Martin Odegaard. Notwithstanding their Premier League competition, the 23-year-old said that the two are close friends. Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland are fellow countrymen. Despite being bitter rivals in England’s top division, both Premier League players are members of the Norwegian national team and support one another in international competition.

Arsenal witnessed the demise of Manchester City’s preseason hopes of winning the Premier League. This season, the Gunners will contend for the championship, but they will have to contend with Pep Guardiola’s team once more. Erling Haaland acknowledges that he and Martin Odegaard are close friends, despite the fierce competition in the home league. The 23-year-old also discussed Mikel Arteta, the coach of Arsenal.

Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard bonded in this way while playing for the Norwegian national team. Though Odegaard is renowned for his artistic flare and Haaland for his lethal scoring ability, it is their tight friendship off the field that has garnered attention.

Their connection is still going strong because Haaland is frequently spotted spending quality time with Arsenal captain Odegaard when he is representing his country.