Football news - Martin Odegaard confirms he is returning to Real Madrid after Arsenal loan spell
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ByEurosport
Published 23/06/2021 at 19:00 GMT
The Norwegian midfielder joined Real Madrid at the age of 16 in 2015 and has had four different loan spells, most recently spending the second half of last season on loan at Arsenal to get regular game-time. He is set to get another opportunity to break into Real's first team as he confirms he will be reporting to pre-season training under returning boss Carlo Ancelotti.
Martin Odegaard
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Martin Odegaard has confirmed he will return to Real Madrid for next season.
Odegaard made 20 appearances in all competitions on loan at Arsenal last season following his highly-anticipated arrival in January.
There was speculation that the 22-year-old could return to the Gunners for the 2021/22 campaign, but he has opted to go back to Real who he says want him back.
"Real Madrid have been clear that they would like me back. So then it will be time to go there when the training starts up again," he told Norwegian station TV2.
"Of course it has always been a dream to play there. I have been in the club for over six years now, and that has always been the goal.
"I always want to play, I have said that all the time. Playing hard is important."
Odegaard says he is yet to have a conversation with Real’s returning boss Carlo Ancelotti, but says he has been in constant communication with the club.
"No, not with him personally," he added.
"I have talked a lot with the club and had a close dialogue. So I feel they have a good overview."
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