Martin Odegaard turned down Arsenal in advance of signing up for Serious Madrid, but insists he was ‘close’ getting been taken out for steak meal with Arsene Wenger

Arsenal star Martin Odegaard has unveiled that he turned down them just before signing for True Madrid, inspite of Arsene Wenger’s best efforts.

The Norwegian was a soaring star in his homeland at Stromsgodset, with quite a few of Europe’s best sides quickly gaining curiosity.

He at some point created the significant shift to the famous Madrid aged just 16-several years-aged having properly trained at Liverpool and Bayern Munich prior to the transfer.

Odegaard also frequented Arsenal’s education floor of London Colney, and has now uncovered the lengths then-Gunners manager Wenger went to in search of his signature.

Speaking to The Players’ Tribune, he claimed: “My father managed everything with the golf equipment, and there were a lot.

“We went to Bayern, [Borussia] Dortmund, Manchester United, Liverpool, Madrid, Arsenal far too. We obtained flown around in personal planes and produced to really feel specific.

“I’m not just indicating this … I was truly shut to selecting Arsenal. When we went there, I received to train at London Colney.

“I satisfied Arsene Wenger. He took me and Father out for evening meal. That was neat, but weird also. It’s Arsene Wenger, you know?

“He’s this legend I grew up watching on Television, and now I’m sitting down across from him taking in steak.

“I was so nervous I was just sitting there wondering, ‘Is he analysing me right now? Is he going to choose me if I try to eat the fries? It’s possible I really should just go away them.’ Hahaha!”

In January 2021, Odegaard eventually uncovered himself at Arsenal soon after signing on bank loan from Madrid.

Soon after an impressive fifty percent-period at the Emirates, he joined the Gunners on a long term offer that summertime.

He has due to the fact been an essential asset to Mikel Arteta’s facet, specially so significantly this period as they direct the race for the Premier League title.

Odegaard has eight ambitions and 6 assists to his title in the league this time.