Martin Odegaard is convinced by Mikel Arteta’s project for the Gunners, and that was what inspired him to join the Premier League club.

The Norwegian attacker is in love with the Gunners style of play and has indicated that his arrival is a demonstration of work to be done at the Emirates.

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"I spoke to him before coming here, of course," Odegaard told Arsenal.com.

"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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"I think every time you go to a new place, you want to make sure that it feels good and that there is a plan. But I think everything here just seems good. 

"I like the club and I always liked the way that the club wants to play. Everything about the club and now how the manager wants to play, I think it's a club that really suits me well. So I think it's a good match."

Arsenal confirmed the signing of Real Madrid player, Martin Odegaard on loan on Wednesday after media speculations.

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder will wear Mesut Ozil’s number 11 jersey.