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Arsenal sign Brentford captain Christian Norgaard

A dejected Arsenal midfielder Bukayo Saka (right) and Brentford's Christian Norgaard after a Premier League match at Brentford Community Stadium on Friday. [File, Reuters]

Christian Norgaard said a childhood dream of appearing in the Champions League had come true after signing for Arsenal from Brentford on Thursday.

The 31-year-old Danish midfielder has joined for a reported initial £10 million ($14 million) fee plus a further £2 million in add-ons, according to The Athletic.

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