The father of Martin Odegaard has delivered his opinion on Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

Norway playmaker Odegaard has grown into one of Arsenal's most leaders under Arteta this season.

And Odegaard's father, Hans Erik, says his son is enjoying his football under the Spaniard.

"Many people talk about it being so very good now," Odegaard told Norway's VG, via Sport Witness.

"But if you look at the last few years, he has been stable for a long time. He was not so bad in Real Sociedad either. Now he has joined a team that is developing very well. He thrives there.

"A declaration of trust. He is very happy with Arteta, but also very happy with the support staff, everything around the club and the locker room. The players have received him well."