Martin Odegaard Real Madrid press conference as it happened: Teenage prodigy unveiled and will bag a staggering £80,000 a week
There you have it. After an hour delay the scrum of journalists and cameraman had a quick chat with the Norwegian, who seemed to be incredibly relaxed having just joined the 10 time European champions! Lets hope he lives up to the hype.
Here is Odegaard posing at his press conference holding up the prestigious Real Madrid shirt that he hopes to wear for years to come at the Bernabeu
Ronaldo fan
The teenager is saying all the right things: 'Its difficult to single one (Madrid player to look up to) but Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the world right now.'
Eager to play
The 16-year-old, despite a language barrier, is managing to express his joy at signing for Los Blancos: 'If Ancelotti wants to use me for the 1st team I’ll be really happy and if he doesn’t I’ll play for Castilla and I’ll be happy,' said Odegaard.
Father figure!
Sportsmail's Pete Jenson with some great insight: 'Butrague?o confirms player's dad will work at the club as a coach in the lower levels.'
Odegaard to train with the Galacticos but play for the B-team
Sportsmail's Pete Jenson: 'Butrague?os confirms Odergaard will train with first team and play for B-team in what is left of this season. Good decision by Gazzetta journalist to ask Emilio because Odergaard not giving anything away.'
Hala Madrid
'It’s a dream come true, it’s unbelievable and it’s incredible I’m ready for the best club in the world - it’s an honour,' claims the youngster.
He's arrived!
Finally underway with Emilio Butrague?o welcoming a very happy Odergaard to the club.
Nice and brief from Butrague?o. Now to the questions for the player who speaks a little English and no Spanish...
Worth the risk?
Spending £2.3million on a teenage footballer could be seen as quite a risk. It's not always turned out so well for teenage prodigies.
CLICK HERE to find about 10 players who failed to live up to their billing
The wait it almost over!
Pete Jenson: 'Martin Odegaard has just left the clinic inside Valdebebas where his medical has been carried out and is on route to the press room.'
Creating quite a stir!
Pete Jenson: 'Around 20 Norwegian journalists sent to Madrid today for Odegaard's presentation.
'Still no sign of the sixteen year-old who will become Real Madrid's youngest ever debutant if he beat Jose Rodriguez' record of 17 years and 354 days. Odegaard only turned 16 last month.'
TACKLE KEOWN view on the £80,000 a week deal for Odegaard
'Well for that money, all you can be sure of is he must be bloody good!
It’s a gamble but Real Madrid are no fools. They will see the wages as a big part of the overall cost of buying somebody so young.
Every now and then a player from around the world comes to the fore and their age doesn’t seem to matter. We saw it with Wayne Rooney breaking through and I’m sure somebody would be offering similar money if we put the clock back.
But it’s a shame to see a kid almost professionally marketed around Europe but then you can’t deny a talent like.'
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First word from Sportsmail's Pete Jenson
Pete Jenson: 'Odegaard already getting the hang of being a Real Madrid player. Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo claim he has deleted two of his old tweets that praised Leo Messi.'
Top of the pile?
Odegaard isn't the only talented teenager to impress the power houses of world football.
CLICK HERE to find out which other teenagers Champions League sides are after.
Welcome!
Hello and welcome along to our live updates as Real Madrid show off their latest high profile signing Martin Odegaard.
The 16-year-old is in the process of completing his medical. So why don't you find out more HERE about the deal taking the Norwegian over to the Bernabeu
Real Madrid have finally landed the prize target. Norwegian teenage sensation Martin Odegaard has been touring Europe's top club in recent weeks to find the perfect match, as clubs have vied for his signature.
Unsurprisingly reigning Champions League holders Real Madrid have won the race and are unveiling their latest superstar on Thursday afternoon.
There you have it. After an hour delay the scrum of journalists and cameraman had a quick chat with the Norwegian, who seemed to be incredibly relaxed having just joined the 10 time European champions! Lets hope he lives up to the hype.
Here is Odegaard posing at his press conference holding up the prestigious Real Madrid shirt that he hopes to wear for years to come at the Bernabeu
Ronaldo fan
The teenager is saying all the right things: 'Its difficult to single one (Madrid player to look up to) but Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the world right now.'
Eager to play
The 16-year-old, despite a language barrier, is managing to express his joy at signing for Los Blancos: 'If Ancelotti wants to use me for the 1st team I’ll be really happy and if he doesn’t I’ll play for Castilla and I’ll be happy,' said Odegaard.
Father figure!
Sportsmail's Pete Jenson with some great insight: 'Butrague?o confirms player's dad will work at the club as a coach in the lower levels.'
Odegaard to train with the Galacticos but play for the B-team
Sportsmail's Pete Jenson: 'Butrague?os confirms Odergaard will train with first team and play for B-team in what is left of this season. Good decision by Gazzetta journalist to ask Emilio because Odergaard not giving anything away.'
Hala Madrid
'It’s a dream come true, it’s unbelievable and it’s incredible I’m ready for the best club in the world - it’s an honour,' claims the youngster.
He's arrived!
Finally underway with Emilio Butrague?o welcoming a very happy Odergaard to the club.
Nice and brief from Butrague?o. Now to the questions for the player who speaks a little English and no Spanish...
Worth the risk?
Spending £2.3million on a teenage footballer could be seen as quite a risk. It's not always turned out so well for teenage prodigies.
CLICK HERE to find about 10 players who failed to live up to their billing
The wait it almost over!
Pete Jenson: 'Martin Odegaard has just left the clinic inside Valdebebas where his medical has been carried out and is on route to the press room.'
Creating quite a stir!
Pete Jenson: 'Around 20 Norwegian journalists sent to Madrid today for Odegaard's presentation.
'Still no sign of the sixteen year-old who will become Real Madrid's youngest ever debutant if he beat Jose Rodriguez' record of 17 years and 354 days. Odegaard only turned 16 last month.'
TACKLE KEOWN view on the £80,000 a week deal for Odegaard
'Well for that money, all you can be sure of is he must be bloody good!
It’s a gamble but Real Madrid are no fools. They will see the wages as a big part of the overall cost of buying somebody so young.
Every now and then a player from around the world comes to the fore and their age doesn’t seem to matter. We saw it with Wayne Rooney breaking through and I’m sure somebody would be offering similar money if we put the clock back.
But it’s a shame to see a kid almost professionally marketed around Europe but then you can’t deny a talent like.'
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
First word from Sportsmail's Pete Jenson
Pete Jenson: 'Odegaard already getting the hang of being a Real Madrid player. Spanish newspaper El Mundo Deportivo claim he has deleted two of his old tweets that praised Leo Messi.'
Top of the pile?
Odegaard isn't the only talented teenager to impress the power houses of world football.
CLICK HERE to find out which other teenagers Champions League sides are after.
Welcome!
Hello and welcome along to our live updates as Real Madrid show off their latest high profile signing Martin Odegaard.
The 16-year-old is in the process of completing his medical. So why don't you find out more HERE about the deal taking the Norwegian over to the Bernabeu
Real Madrid have finally landed the prize target. Norwegian teenage sensation Martin Odegaard has been touring Europe's top club in recent weeks to find the perfect match, as clubs have vied for his signature.
Unsurprisingly reigning Champions League holders Real Madrid have won the race and are unveiling their latest superstar on Thursday afternoon.
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