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Nacho Monreal says Arsenal have got their hands on a ‘key footballer’ this season
Arsenal icon Nacho Monreal has described Gunners loanee Martin Odegaard as a “key footballer”, in conversation with .
The former Arsenal defender is currently plying his trade for Real Sociedad, where the Norwegian gem enjoyed a successful stint last season.
Odegaard made 36 appearances in all competitions for the Basque club, scoring seven goals and registering nine assists.
The 22-year-old’s efforts helped Sociedad finish sixth in La Liga and beat the Bernabeu club en route to the 2019-20 Copa del Rey final, which will be played this April.
Sociedad were linked with Odegaard last month with a view to getting him another loan spell at the Anoeta, but he opted for Arsenal instead.
Monreal spoke of how Sociedad moved for David Silva to replace Odegaard, telling : “It was a great success for the club. They moved fast.
“Odegaard was a key footballer and we thought he was going to stay but Real Madrid called him and he had to come back.”
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When reports of Odegaard looking for a loan move first emerged, plenty of Arsenal fans called for the club to join the race for his signature.
Much to their delight, things moved really quickly and he linked up with Mikel Arteta’s side.
Odegaard made his full Arsenal debut in the 4-2 win over Leeds and looked sharp, which bodes well for the remainder of the season.