Odegaard and Saka hunt more glory after silencing 'outside noise'

Saka and Odegaard speaking at the press conference.
Saka and Odegaard speaking at the press conference.George Wood - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images

Fresh off of Premier League title celebrations, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard spoke about their motivation heading into the Champions League final and what it would mean to write history again.

Bukayo Saka believes the vengeance for the losses to PSG last year doesn't need to serve as extra motivation.

"I think we have enough fire going into the game tomorrow. We can write history, that alone for us is enough of a motivation for us," he said.

"I don’t think about pressure too much. I just try to enjoy it and leave the rest in God’s hands," he added.

The lifelong Arsenal supporter who came up through the academy spoke at length about what it would mean for him to win the Champions League.

"We all know where my journey started, at seven at Hale End. I’m very excited about the opportunity to win another trophy and create history for the club that I love. I know exactly what this triumph would mean for the fans. I’ve been on this journey, loving this club, seeing the ups and downs. We felt what it meant for them after winning the Premier League," Saka stated

"We’re very excited, but trying to stay focused, it’s a great opportunity."

Arsenal are a "tight-knit team, fighting for each other on and off the pitch" and will do all they can to write another chapter in Arsenal's history," the winger promised.

"Mikel made it clear, his mission was to bring Arsenal back to the level where it belongs, challenging for the biggest trophies. I'm proud to say we've made it here," Saka added.

Club captain Martin Odegaard raised the Premier League trophy earlier and wants to do everything to replicate the feeling.

"It felt amazing. All we’ve been through to get to that moment makes it feel so good. It’s gonna be there forever for all of us. The energy we take from that, going into this game, is great. We’re ready to go again," the Norwegian said.

“The outside noise of people saying we can’t do it is gone now. The mindset is still the same, we want to come here and win tomorrow.

"It’s something special that we can achieve, hasn’t been done before. We want to make even more history," he added.

Odegaard mentioned Viktor Gyokeres, the club's marquee summer signing, as a player who can be decisive in the final.

"He’s been brilliant since he came in, scored some big goals. The attention he takes on the pitch leaves a lot for the rest of us. He works so hard, leaves everything on the pitch. Special player, and already won a trophy in his first season, that’s pretty good," he said.

"We’ve shown our quality for a very long time, winning probably the toughest league to win in the world, that gives us confidence. We are playing a great team, but our main focus is on us and what we can control," Odegaard concluded.

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