Christian Norgaard explains 'risk' of joining Arsenal as transfer 'regret' revealed after exit | OneFootball

Dane won Premier League in sole season at the Emirates but feels his stint was ‘a little disappointing’

Christian Norgaard said he feels he ‘took a risk’ by joining Arsenal, but that he knew he would regret it if he decided against signing for the Gunners.

Norgaard, 32, joined Arsenal from Brentford in a £10m transfer last July, but was limited to a peripheral squad role throughout the campaign. Arsenal were not short of matches as they reached the latter stages of all three cup competitions, but Norgaard was limited to just 20 appearances, 11 of which were starts.

In a new interview, Norgaard has reflected on his sole season at the Emirates, saying he could not reject Arsenal once they made their approach to sign him.

Speaking at a Men In Blazers Live event at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium, he said: “It is a season I am really proud of. I took a step outside my comfort zone after having been at Brentford for a long time.

He continued, explaining he was not surprised to have found playing time hard to come by, but that he is pleased to have contributed to a Premier League-winning campaign nonetheless.

“I knew the chances of playing were quite limited but it was worth the risk. I am really proud and happy of what I have helped the team achieve this season, even if the minutes were limited.

“Playing Champions League for the first time, and representing a big club that is competing for titles in any tournament they play in was a big step in terms of what I have tried before.

Norgaard will hope to make his competitive Everton debut on Saturday as they host Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener.