Pundit explains why Odegaard 'would have been a very good fit' at Bayern
Martin Odegaard has been linked with a potential move to Bayern Munich, with pundit Eivind Bisgaard Sundet suggesting the Arsenal captain should consider a switch to the Bundesliga giants if the opportunity ever arises.
Odegaard has established himself as one of the most important players in Mikel Arteta's squad. He wears the captain's armband at Arsenal and also leads Norway's national team, underlining his importance at both club and international level.
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Arsenal have no intention of selling Odegaard or any of their key players, meaning Bayern would face a difficult task if they wanted to bring him to Germany. The midfielder also appears happy in north London, having produced several impressive performances since becoming a central figure in the side.
However, reports suggest he could be open to considering a move to Bayern, one of Europe's leading clubs, and Sundet believes the switch would make sense for the Norwegian.
Bayern Munich viewed as a good fit
Odegaard's technical ability and creativity could make him an attractive option for Bayern, particularly given the style of football the German side plays. His ability to influence possession and create chances would potentially suit a team that often dominates its domestic matches.
There is also the possibility that a move to Germany could offer the midfielder a different physical and competitive schedule compared with the Premier League. Sundet believes those factors could make Bayern an appealing destination if Odegaard ever decides to leave Arsenal.
Sundet explains why Odegaard should consider Bayern
Speaking about the possibility of the Norwegian joining Bayern, Sundet outlined the benefits he believes the midfielder could enjoy, as quoted by Sports Witness:
“I think Bayern would have been a very good fit. He'd be heavily involved. Playing in German football is a bit less gruelling than in English football. There are slightly fewer matches, you get more time to recover, and Bayern are a more dominant side than Arsenal are in England. You'd have more possession.”
Sundet clearly sees Bayern as a club where Odegaard could remain influential while benefiting from a different style of football and schedule. Arsenal will be keen to retain their captain, and any potential move would depend on whether the midfielder genuinely wants a new challenge.
For now, there is no indication that Arsenal are willing to entertain offers for Odegaard, nor that the player himself is actively seeking an exit. The speculation remains firmly in the realm of punditry rather than concrete transfer activity.
