Before joining Arsenal on loan in January, Martin Odegaard has revealed that he sought advice from three Norway players.
After failing to secure a regular role under Zinedine Zidan in the first half of the season at Real Madrid, the 22-year-old made the move to the Premier League.
Before moving to England, the playwright understood three of his countrymen, who had previously played in the division.
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When asked about Everton striker Josh King and Sheffield United midfielder Sander Burge, Odegaard told Official YouTube Channel of Premier League: “Yes, I talked to both of them.
“I also talked to another man, who used to play in Fulham, Stephen Johanson. He was a former captain of the national team, so I talked to him about knowing a little about the league and how to see the league.
“He had only good things to say about the league and everything from football to here he told me a lot of good things.”
“The Premier League is really huge in Norway so I grew up watching it every week and everyone in Norway watches the league so closely. Playing here is a dream.”
How has Odegaard performed at Arsenal?
Odegaard has impressed during his short time in North London, becoming an important part of Mikel Arteta’s attack.
The playmaker, along with the Gunners, has recorded two goals in 12 songs, starting each of the club’s final six Premier League games.
Could Odegaard’s move be made permanent?
Arsenal do not have a purchase option in their loan agreement with Real Madrid, but they have agreed to sit down with the Spanish giants over the summer to discuss what might happen next with the 22-year-old whose future in Santiago Bernabeu Is far from certain
Odegaard spent the last season on loan at Real Sociedad before returning to the Spanish capital, but he did not fully earn Zidan’s confidence in the first half of the season.
Arsenal will be hoping that they can use it to their advantage in the summer when they begin negotiations on Odegaard.
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