Martin Odegaard was keen to leave Real Madrid in search of first-team football having made just nine appearances this season; Norwegian joins Arsenal on loan until the end of the season and will wear the number 11 shirt; Real Sociedad, Leicester and other European clubs were interested
Arsenal have completed the signing of Martin Odegaard on loan from Real Madrid until the end of the season.
The 22-year-old midfielder made it clear he wanted to leave in January in order to play regular first-team football, having played just nine times in all competitions for Real Madrid this season.
Odegaard's decision to move to the Premier League was aided by a chat with the Arsenal manager.
"I spoke to him (Arteta) before coming here, of course," Odegaard told Arsenal's website. "That was very important for me and he seems like a top manager and I liked his ideas, the way he sees football and also the way he is.
"He gave me a great feeling and that was important for me to come here. He was crucial.
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