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Thomas Frank sends message to Christian Norgaard over £15m Arsenal transfer

HONG KONG, CHINA - JULY 31: Christian Norgaard of Arsenal looks on during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Kai Tak Sports Park on July 31, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Christian Norgaard was reunited with Thomas Frank as Spurs beat Arsenal in Hong Kong (Getty)

Thomas Frank insists he fully understands Arsenal’s decision to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford this summer.

Mikel Arteta’s side sealed a £15 million deal for the 31-year-old earlier this month.

Before their six seasons together at Brentford, Frank also managed Norgaard at Brondby as well as at youth level with Denmark’s national side.

The pair were reunited in Hong Kong on Thursday as Frank’s Tottenham side beat Arsenal in their pre-season friendly.

Norgaard, who started the game and was replaced by Martin Zubimendi in the second half, shared a hug with Frank after the full-time whistle.

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And speaking after the game, Frank said he was ‘so happy’ for Norgaard’s move to Arsenal.

‘It was a little emotional,’ Frank said.

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‘I’ve known him since he was 15. He’s 31 now and I’ve been training him for 12 years so I can say that I’ve known him for a pretty long time.

‘This is the first time I’ve played against him. He played for me more than 300 games and it was a bit strange to see him on the other team.

‘He’s a top player and I can understand why Arsenal went for him.

‘I’m so happy that he got this great opportunity late in his career.’

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