Coach Thomas Frank asserted that he fully understood the decision to sign a contract with Christian Norgaard from Brentford this summer of Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta's team signed a £ 15 million contract for the 31 -year -old player earlier this month. Before 6 seasons together in Brentford, coach Thomas Frank also led Norgaard in Brondby as well as at a young level with the Danish national team.
The couple reunited in Hong Kong on Thursday when Frank's Tottenham defeated Arsenal 1-0 in a friendly match before the season.
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Coach Thomas Frank sent a message to Christian Norgaard. |
Norgaard kicked the main side of Arsenal before being replaced by Martin Zubimendi in the second half, he hugged Frank after the whistle to end the match. Speaking after the match, coach Frank said he was happy when Norgaard moved to Arsenal. He said:
“A little touched. I knew he was 15 years old and now he is 31 years old. I have trained him for 12 years so I can say that I have known him for a long time. This is the first time I have fought with him.
He played more than 300 matches under my guidance, so it was strange that he played for a team that was my opponent. He is a top player and I can understand why Arsenal wants him. I am very happy that he has this great opportunity at the end of his career. ”