Having returned from his loan spell at Arsenal, Martin Ødegaard was optimistic of fulfilling his dream of being a regular for Real Madrid following Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment last month.
Marca explain the La Liga side are hopeful the Italian coach can get the best out of the 22-year-old and other youngsters, which is why they made all young players ‘non-transferable’.
This was before the ‘Ødegaard case’ as the Norway international doesn’t see his future clear at the Bernabéu.
He left Real Madrid to join the Gunners on loan due to the competition from Luka Modrić, Toni Kroos and Federico Valverde. Isco can also be added to the list and the Spaniard has now received praise from the ex-Chelsea coach.
With the Croatian extending his contract, the newspaper states it’s the ‘same scenario’ as last season for Ødegaard.
Taking the new situation into account, Ancelotti’s side could rethink their position [Ødegaard as non-transferable] and listen to offers they will receive for him.
Arsenal are the ‘main candidate’ as they have been ‘knocking on Real Madrid’s door all summer’ for the Norwegian. He’s appreciated by both Mikel Arteta and the leaders of the north London club.
The Emirates side made a proposal for Ødegaard at the end of last season, but it was rejected by Real Madrid because they wanted to bet on him.
With the former Real Sociedad man not seeing his future clear at the club, Marca state his time at Real Madrid could ‘end definitely’. This would indicate the La Liga side could be open to selling Ødegaard this summer.