BREAKING: New Arsenal signing Christian Nørdgaard Jersey number CONFIRMED,As Arteta strip off departing player number to hand the Danish Man His favorite Jersey number

Arsenal have agreed to a modest €11 million deal with Brentford for their captain Christian Norgaard to reinforce Mikel Arteta’s midfield options.
According to Foot Mercato, Arsenal have agreed on a €11 million deal with Brentford for the signing of club captain Christian Norgaard. The Danish midfielder, 31, will undergo his medical tests in the coming days as personal terms are also in place as the Gunners bear arch-rivals Tottenham for the midfielder’s signature.

Arsenal have reacted well to the prospect of losing Thomas Partey on a free transfer and agreed a deal for a replacement. The Gunners are focused on bringing in a striker as well as a left winger during this summer window, having already agreed deals for Martin Zubimendi to shore up their midfield and Kepa Arrizabalaga as David Raya’s backup.

After talks with Partey collapsed and it appeared that the Ghanaian might leave the club on a free transfer, the Gunners have been proactive in identifying a replacement and reactive enough to get a deal done swiftly. The said player is Christian Norgaard, the 31-year-old Premier League captain from Brentford, as the north Londoners were indeed interested from a few days earlier.

Arsenal have now agreed to a modest €11 million deal with Brentford for their skipper as the next steps to formalise the transfer will take place. The midfielder is all set for his medical tests in the next few days, while personal terms were agreed upon over the course of Wednesday as per Fabrizio Romano.

The signing might not be a glamourous addition for the liking of some fans, but Norgaard could be an effective addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad. The experienced Danish star brings in plenty of knowledge of the Premier League as well as seen as a viable replacement for Partey, which may not elevate Arteta’s squad quality, but at least keeps the balance intact.

Arsenal have beaten Tottenham in Christian Norgaard chase
Arsenal were expected to go head-to-head with Tottenham for the signing of Norgaard. The 31-year-old Premier League captain was a priority for new Spurs boss and former Brentford man Thomas Frank, as he needed a familiar face to restore some balance in the squad.

Brentford were expected to frustrate Tottenham should they enter the Norgaard chase. As per TBR, Frank was pushing Daniel Levy to negotiate with Brentford for the 31-year-old Premier League captain. However, losing in the race to their local rivals will come as a bitter blow, as Arsenal are set to sign the Danish midfielder on a modest fee, as he will bring plenty of positives to Arteta’s plans.

### 🚨 BREAKING: Christian Nørgaard’s Arsenal Shirt Number Confirmed After Partey Exit

Arsenal have **officially secured the signing of Christian Nørgaard** from Brentford in a deal worth **€11 million**, and his **shirt number has now been confirmed** following the departure of Thomas Partey.

According to multiple reliable sources, **Nørgaard will wear the No. 5 shirt** at Arsenal — **the same number previously worn by Partey**, who is set to leave the club on a free transfer this summer after contract talks collapsed.

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### 🔢 Shirt Number:

✅ **Christian Nørgaard – No. 5**

This is a number **Nørgaard has worn with pride for both Brentford and Denmark**, and Arteta was keen to make him feel immediately integrated into the squad by handing him his **preferred jersey** — a symbolic act marking **the Danish international’s importance** in the team moving forward.

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### 🔁 What This Means

* **Thomas Partey’s Arsenal career is officially over**, and the No. 5 shirt has now been passed on.
* **Nørgaard becomes the new anchor** in Mikel Arteta’s midfield, likely playing in a rotation or partnership with **Declan Rice**, depending on the tactical setup.
* His experience, leadership, and **Premier League know-how** are expected to provide immediate impact — especially with Arsenal **competing on four fronts next season**.

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### ⚽ Nørgaard’s Strengths

* Excellent positional awareness
* Strong tackling and pressing metrics
* Vocal leader — **captained Brentford** successfully for several seasons
* Calm passer under pressure, ideal for Arteta’s build-up system

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### 🔥 Summer Business So Far

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### 🗣️ Fan Reactions

While some fans hoped for a more “marquee” name, **many acknowledge this as a smart, cost-effective move** that adds depth and maturity to Arsenal’s midfield — especially given **Nørgaard’s £9m fee** and **Spurs’ failed attempt** to sign him.

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