In this article, Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard, a full international at 15, joined Real Madrid in 2015 after numerous European clubs expressed interest in him. His journey to Madrid saw him train with top-tier clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich. However, Odegaard's stay at Real Madrid was marked by numerous loan spells, including stints with Heerenveen, Vitesse Arnhem, Real Sociedad, and Arsenal, before he left Madrid permanently to join Arsenal in August 2021 for £30m.
On Tuesday, Odegaard will lead Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-final against his former club Real Madrid, having experienced mixed fortunes during his time in Spain. The article explores Odegaard's exceptional talent as a youngster, his meteoric rise at Stromsgodset, and the factors contributing to his struggles in Madrid.
Key Figures: Martin Odegaard, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Stian Lund, Stromsgodset, Zinedine Zidane, Carlo Ancelotti.
Source: BBC Sports Football
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