‘A talented guy’: Odegaard wowed by 21-year-old Arsenal ace who Arteta has never played

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Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard has praised Gunners academy ace and fellow Norwegian George Lewis, deeming him a “talented guy”.

The 21-year-old striker joined the Arsenal ranks in 2020, linking up with their Under-23s as a free agent after leaving Norwegian outfit Fram Larvik.

Lewis’ time at the Emirates began well, scoring for the U23s in a friendly against Spurs before also finding the net against Ipswich in the EFL Trophy.

However, injury issues have hampered his progress, and he has made just 11 appearances to date for Arsenal’s U23s, and is yet to make his first-team debut.

Lewis was reportedly set to move Portsmouth on loan in June this year but an injury prevented the move from materialising, according to Rwanda’s New Times.

The outlet also claims Arsenal will look to send Lewis – who hasn’t played for the U23s this season – out on loan in January.

Odegaard took part in a Q&A for Arsenal on Tuesday and he spoke highly of his fellow Norwegian.

“I speak with George Lewis, obviously he’s Norwegian and we speak the same language so yeah, I speak to him every now and then,” said Odegaard.

“He’s been injured, I know he had a hard time so we speak and he’s a good guy. A talented guy as well.”