Norwegian side Lillestrom have secured the loan signing of Arsenal youngster Havard Nordtveit.
Defender Nordtveit agrees Lillestrom switch
Norwegian side Lillestrom have secured the loan signing of Arsenal youngster Havard Nordtveit.
Nordtveit has returned to his homeland on a deal that will keep him at Arasen Stadion until 1st August.
The 18-year-old centre-back, who has yet to play for Arsenal's first team, was signed by manager Arsene Wenger from Haugesund in 2007.
Of his short-term move to Lillestrom, Nordtveit said: "It's really important for me regarding the playing experience.
"That is something Arsenal want us youngsters to do and I believe it is tremendously important for me."
Lillestrom director Torgeir Bjarmann added on the club's official website. "We are delighted that Havard will join us."
