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Just last July Martin Odegaard say goodbye to Arsenal. Eh, who would have thought that in the following month he would return to the Emirates Stadium, even with the status of a permanent player.
Last season, Odegaard who was out and about in Real Madrid because rarely given the opportunity to play finally loaned to Arsenal. Together with the Gunners, the young Norwegian tried to get up.
Half a season under Mikel Arteta, Odegaard made 20 appearances, 14 of which started. He also contributed 2 goals and 2 assists. His performances as an attacking midfielder succeeded in attracting Arsenal, who then intended to sign him permanently at the end of last season.
Unfortunately, Real Madrid at that time was not interested. Moreover, they have just appointed Carlo Ancelotti as the new coach, and want Odegaard home. The player has matured and is ready at any time to take a core place in the Los Blancos squad.
But apparently Arsenal insist on returning to get services Odegaard. Reportedly The Guardian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Arteta and Edu Gaspar as Arsenal’s technical director continue to work on the return of the 22-year-old youth. They also know Madrid is in need of money.
Arsenal’s waiting strategy was taken. Entering the last month of the transfer market, then they made another offer. Madrid, who actually wanted to sell Isco, finally gave in to Arsenal’s offer, because Isco never sold.
35 million Euros plus bonuses finally became the agreed price. Odegaard finally officially returned to Arsenal on August 20, 2021. Not on loan, but permanently. He is contracted until 2026.
There is no buy-back clause in Odegaard’s contract. Even though Madrid have the first right to buy him back in the future, the decision maker is still Odegaard. That means, he does not have to accept it if Madrid want him back.
Odegaard I’m happy with this move myself. Play for Madrid obviously a dream of many players, but the feeling of being privileged Arsenal turned out to be more interesting to him.
(adp/bay)
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