Arsenal new-boy reveals how to pronounce name properly… and you've been saying it all wrong for years
Former Brentford star Norgaard penned a deal with the Gunners this summer after six years in west London.
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The 31-year-old, who cost £10million, could make his debut in Sunday's Premier League opener against Manchester United.
And he is sure to play an important role supporting the likes of big-money Arsenal midfielders like Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi.
However, commentators will have to make sure they know how to say his name correctly.
That's because it sounds nothing like the way it is written.
Many believe Norgaard's name is pronounced just like that - 'Nor-gard'.
However, the Dane himself has revealed that it sounds completely different when said correctly.
Taking part in a Premier League video of various managers and players saying their names, Norgaard showed that it is pronounced in a wildly different manner.
Taking to the screen, Norgaard read his own name out — with his surname sounding like 'Nar-goo'.
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Fans reacted with shock at the revelation.
One said: 'Christian what?'
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Another declared: 'Christian Nurgel?'
One noted: 'Christian NoGoal.'
Another added: 'That's not how I say it. He sounds Scottish.'
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