Soccer-Arsenal move gives precocious Odegaard platform to shine

LONDON : Martin Odegaard's short yet eventful career has been defined by high expectations and moderate achievements but after joining Arsenal on a permanent deal the Norwegian now has a stable platform from which he can finally live up to the hype.

Odegaard's sensational season with the Basque side reminded everyone in Spain why Madrid had been so keen to snap him up as a teenager, and the Norwegian, then aged 20, looked to have finally found his level in a dynamic, attractive side. Highlights included scoring in a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid and a 4-3 Copa del Rey triumph over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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