From Šuker to Ødegaard: Five Arsenal players signed from Madrid

Arsenal midfielder, Martin Ødegaard

Arsenal’s history of signing players directly from Real Madrid is a short one, but it has produced some unforgettable names.

With the Gunners linked with another potential blockbuster move for Vinícius Júnior, attention has turned back to the club’s previous deals with the Spanish giants.

From a World Cup winner who arrived past his peak to a captain who has become the face of Arsenal’s revival, here are the five players Arsenal have signed from Real Madrid, according to a ranking published by Planet Football on Monday.

5. Davor Šuker