“Ceballos's message was important for my decision”

Martin Odegaard has given an interview to the Arsenal website, published minutes after his assignment was made official until the end of the season. The Norwegian footballer revealed that conversations with Dani Ceballos, also on loan in London from Real Madrid, were key when making his decision. In addition, he spoke about his childhood and the influence that the Premier League had on his professional growth. For the already player 'gunner', the English League is “the greatest”.

Ceballos: “He texted me the other day and he only had good things to say about the club, the manager and everything. That was important to me. He was happy that I came here, so it was a good thing to meet someone and listen to him from within the club. It has been a hectic few days, but I have been talking with the club, with the coach and it seems to me a great project and a great club. I am excited. When I had the option to come, I knew it was a very good opportunity . I'm very happy”.

Arteta: “I spoke with him before, of course. He seems to me to be a great coach and I liked his ideas, the way he watches football and how it is. You always want to make sure there is a plan and here everything is fine. I always liked him the way the club wants to play. “

The Premier, a dream: “In Norway, the Premier League is really great. Since I was a child, my friends and I watched every game. It is the biggest League, for me it has always been a dream to play here. I always liked the way the that Arsenal played and everything that surrounded the club. It's a dream come true in many ways. “

Cesc: “I admired a lot of Arsenal players, but I think Fabregas the most. He was one of my idols when I grew up. The way he controls the game, his ability to give assists, also to score goals … I tried to learn of him as I could, I grew up seeing him. He was the best. “