Thomas Partey insists it is ‘amazing’ for Martin Odegaard to be ‘intelligent’ at Arsenal after a loan from Real Madrid, saying ‘it doesn’t give you a chance to win the ball’ as he reflects on their battles in La Liga
- Martin Odegaard continues to settle at Arsenal after being loaned out
- There are high expectations on his shoulders after his move from Real Madrid
- Arsenal fans have only seen scenes of Odegaard so far in the Premier League
- Thomas Partey is delighted to be playing with Odegaard until the end of the season
Thomas Partey is delighted to be playing alongside Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard after being loaned out to Real Madrid until the end of the season.
Odegaard showed a loan conversion in January to north London in search of more game time, and Arsenal fans have only seen glimpses of his Premier League talent so far.
And with the Gunners’ loyalty desperate to see more of their loan star in action, Atletico Madrid midfielder Partey has admitted that it is’ amazing ‘to have Odegaard at the club – after reflecting on the experiences ‘sorry’ he came face to face in La Liga while on loan at Real Sociedad.
Arsenal fans are excited to see more of the loan signing Martin Odegaard in the coming weeks
Thomas Partey (left) Odegaard said he would not ‘give you the chance to win the ball’
Partey told Astro Stadium: ‘It’s sad when you play against him.
‘I remember playing against him, he’s so understanding, he’s always fast on the ball, he won’t give you a chance to win the ball.
‘It’s amazing to have him here. I hope he has a good season and can help us achieve what we want to achieve. ‘
Odegaard is looking to put himself on the European radar again with Arsenal after he struggled to get his Real Madrid job going.
After joining the Spanish giants at the age of 16, Odegaard was seen as one of the most exciting talents in world football but his time in Madrid was unplanned.
Partey will fight for the ball with Odegaard during Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad last term
Amidst a lack of game time in Madrid, Odegaard has been loaned out to the likes of Heerenveen, Vitesse and Real Sociedad – where he shone – before joining Arsenal.
And now with games coming thick and fast, Arsenal are hoping the 22-year-old Norwegian star will play a big part until the end of the campaign.
The attacking midfielder looked lively after coming on as a substitute in the second half for the Gunners in their 1-0 loss at Aston Villa on Saturday.
He will be desperate for an immediate victory as Arsenal look to return to Premier League wins against Leeds at the Emirates next Sunday.
The Gunners – who are lamenting 10th place in the Premier League – have lost a tough week, having lost to Wolves before falling to beat Villa.
Odegaard has come off the bench in two of Arsenal’s last three Premier League events
