Martin Odegaard has confirmed he received offers to join the Premier League but feels he made the right decision is signing for Real Madrid.
Odegaard was a teenage sensation last year and plumped for Santiago Bernabeu amid speculation of a host of other clubs keen on his signature.
“I visited Liverpool, the two Manchester teams and they were all very nice but my choice was Real Madrid and I am very happy with that,” Odegaard confirmed, the Daily Mail reports.
“Madrid is very good. It is the best place if you want to become a better footballer. I have been given the No 10 shirt [at RM Castilla] and it is a big responsibility having that number but it is the one that I like and I am just going to enjoy it.
“I have spoken a little bit with Rafa Benitez but not too much at the minute. My focus is to become a better footballer and develop every day.”
Odegaard didn’t rule out a move to England in the future but insisted his focus is on learning from Zinedine Zidane, the Castilla Coach.
“Maybe it will happen in the future and the time will show but right now I am very happy where I am with my club and the situation there,” he contended.
“Zidane is a great Coach, a great man to learn from. He was one of the best in the world and it is a privilege to work with him.”
