Arsenal s new aid was officially announced and requested: I hope to have more offensive freedom

On July 11, Arsenal officially announced the joining of Danish international midfielder Nolgao. The 31-year-old midfielder is from Brentford. He has made 196 appearances for the Bees in all games, including 122 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 13 goals and 18 assists.

During his six seasons with the Bees, Nolgao has been showing his strength and quality in the midfield, playing an integral role in one of the most successful periods in Brentford's history, including the feat of advancing to the Premier League after 74 years of missing the top league. Noelgao became the captain before the 2023-24 season, contributing a season-high 6 goals last season. So far, he has played in total for the Danish national team.

Interestingly, although people are expecting it as a defensive midfielder in Arteta's 4-3-3 system, in an interview, Nolgo made it clear that he could do more: "Things have evolved and changed a little over the years. At the beginning, I was a more offensive player, and now I am more responsible for controlling the midfield. It is important for me to have a good defensive structure, and I hope I can contribute to it."

"But after a season with many goals, I really hope to achieve something in the new season. I don't know what the coach has plans for me, but I hope I can also have some freedom to participate in the offense."

Nolgao's transfer fee is 11.6 million euros, and will be wearing the Gunners' No. 16 jersey. He is Arsenal's third signing after Zubimendi and Copa this summer, and has brought their total expenditure this summer to 87.42 million euros. Next, they are very close to signing Maduaike.