Arteta 'forever thankful' to Norgaard

[Getty Images] Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has written "a message of love and admiration" to departing midfielder Christian Norgaard, who has officially joined Everton on a two-year contract. The 32-year-old made 20 appearances and lifted the Premier League trophy during his 13-month stint at Emirates Stadium. Despite only being handed seven appearances during Arsenal's title-winning league campaign, Arteta called Norgaard a player with "unique quality". "I am very thankful for what he brought to the club and how he helped us to win," Arteta wrote . "It is a message of admiration and love. "I don't think people have seen what he has done behind the scenes. He is a player that has a unique quality to make others better and maintain a culture to the highest standards. "Then you add in his contribution on the pitch when he has played and had his minutes. "It was difficult to let him go, but I understand it is a stage in his career where he needs to play and fulfil all of his dreams as well. "But we are forever thankful to him."