Arsenal star Martin Odegaard shares the lessons he learned while playing for Real Madrid alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos.
The 23-year-old playmaker moved to the Emirates Stadium for £30m two years ago after a successful loan spell from the Santiago Bernabeu. He has since dreamed of rising to prominence under Mikel Arteta’s guidance, even wearing the captain’s armband since last July.
Odegaard’s rise as one of the Premier League’s talents has been meteoric, despite his rather limited 11 first-team appearances. He did not score or assist in any game.
When asked about the wisdom he learned from players such as Sergio Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, the Arsenal playmaker revealed (via TV 2):
“It was a lot of little things during that time: seeing how they took care of their bodies, seeing how they trained, the set-up of the games, how they turned on and off. It was extreme.”
“Those who are the most extreme, you see how detail-oriented they are and how intense they can be when the game comes. Before they might be relaxed and full of energy, but when the game comes, it all happens. The whole focus and so on . “It’s great to see. “
The former Real Madrid midfielder has just signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, extending his stay at the Gunners until 2028. Last season, he led the Gunners to challenge for Premier League glory, only to see it snatched away by Manchester. Manchester City won the championship.
However, the north Londoners enter the new season with a formidable unbeaten run. Odegaard continues to be a force in their midfield as they look to maintain their strong form.
Piers Morgan: Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo move to Arsenal will help Premier League title race
Media personality Piers Morgan has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo could join Arsenal. According to him, if the move happens, he will push the Gunners to victory in the Premier League.
In November 2022, the former Real Madrid striker’s contract with Manchester United was suddenly terminated and he became a free agent. Notably, he gave an incendiary interview with Morgan himself. In the end, Cristiano Ronaldo unexpectedly chose to move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nasr.
The Gunners did not pursue the Portugal legend, instead signing Jorginho, Leandro Trossard and Jakub Chiviol in January 2023. However, it was not enough and they failed to maintain their lead in the Premier League and were eventually beaten by Manchester City.