The reason why I so much like Arsenal is because of Him, He’s their Messiah,the last time we faced them in the champions league I know what my eyes saw,if there’s an offer to join Arsenal I will gladly accept because of Him”, Kylian Mbappe named the ONE Arsenal player that He admire most at the moment – Not Declan Rice and not Bukayo Saka
Following PSG’s latest preseason fixture, Mbappé was asked about potential Premier League moves in the future, and his answer set social media on fire.
> “The reason why I so much like Arsenal is because of him,” Mbappé said with a smile. “He’s their Messiah. The last time we faced them in the Champions League, I know what my eyes saw. If there’s ever an offer to join Arsenal, I will gladly accept—because of him.”
While many anticipated the French superstar to name Bukayo Saka or Declan Rice as his inspiration, Mbappé shocked everyone by naming Martin Ødegaard—Arsenal’s captain and midfield orchestrator—as the man who changed how he viewed the club.
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🇳🇴 Martin Ødegaard – Arsenal’s Silent Genius
Mbappé’s comments now shine a fresh spotlight on Ødegaard, the Norwegian playmaker whose intelligent movement, vision, and leadership have transformed Arsenal’s midfield.
> “He’s calm, he’s smart, and every touch he takes is with purpose,” Mbappé explained. “He doesn’t play football with ego, he plays it with intention. And when we played against them, it was like watching a conductor lead an orchestra. I respect that.”
Ødegaard was instrumental in Arsenal’s surprise win over PSG during their recent Champions League clash—dictating tempo, carving out chances, and constantly pulling the strings in midfield.
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Could Mbappé Really Consider Arsenal?
Although the statement was made in a lighthearted context, fans and pundits are now speculating: could this admiration actually turn into a serious transfer possibility someday?
With Real Madrid recently sealing their superteam status and Mbappé already exploring new challenges, a Premier League move may not be far-fetched in the long-term future. And Arsenal, with their rising project under Mikel Arteta, could be an attractive proposition—especially with the influence of Ødegaard.
> “Arsenal is a very good team with a very good manager,” Mbappé added. “But Ødegaard makes them special.”
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Fans React: “Ødegaard Effect Is Real!”
Arsenal fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to share their excitement:
🗣️ “Ødegaard got Mbappé daydreaming about joining us. This guy is HIM.”
🔥 “Messiah? Even Kylian can see what we’ve been saying! Captain Martin is different!”
👀 “Mbappé x Ødegaard linkup at the Emirates? Arteta, do your thing!”
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Arteta’s Response: Subtle But Smiling
When asked about Mbappé’s comments during his post-match presser, Mikel Arteta couldn’t help but smile.
> “It’s always great when top players recognise the quality of our team. Martin has earned that admiration—not just from fans, but from world-class players too.”