Mikel Arteta claims Arsenal have an "exceptional footballer" in their ranks ahead of Tottenham clash

Mikel Arteta has insisted that Martin Odegaard will get a lot better for Arsenal, describing him as an ‘exceptional footballer’. Gunners re-signed the Norway international on a permanent basis this past summer, as the 22-year-old impressed on a half-season loan in North London last term after joining from Real Madrid. And while speaking to The Guardian, Arsenal boss Arteta suggested there may be a lot more to come from Odegaard, as he said:

“He’s an exceptional footballer, he’s still young, he’s got a big gap to develop his game and his leadership skills as well.   "We are on the way to help him as much as possible to fulfil his potential which I think is really big.”

Arsenal are set to face Tottenham this Sunday in a North London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Source - HITC Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!

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