Real Madrid flytte en drøm for guiden teen Ødegaard
Norwegian teenage prodigy Martin Odegaard described his move to European champions Real Madrid as a "dream come true" as he was officially presented in the Spanish capital on Thursday.
The 16-year-old arrived in Madrid after Real splashed out a reported four million euros ($4.6 million, £3.1 million) to beat off stiff competition from around Europe to secure his signature from Stromsgodset.
"It is a dream come true for me. It is unbelievable that I am ready for the best club in the world," he said.
Odegaard had been linked with Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Liverpool and Ajax among others after visiting training facilities across Europe in recent months.
However, despite the fierce competition for places among Real's Galactico-filled squad, led by three-time World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo, Odegaard insisted Madrid is the right club for his career to flourish.
"I felt it was the best option for the way I could develop both on a sporting level and in my personal life, so it had the best possibilities for me."
