Today it happens: Martin Ødegaard (16) is old enough to drive a moped, go game hunting alone – and can write a professional contract with a foreign big club.
– There will be no special markup other than a dinner with the family, tells dad Hans Erik Ødegaard told VG.
Visiting Barcelona on Friday
He reviewing son as “kid”, and it is something Martin Ødegaard still, it’s a boy. The last day in the life at age 15 was great talent again in the media spotlight, and this time was Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Barcelona names buzzed most.
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Today is celebrated 16 anniversary, which makes him old enough to write a contract with one of the many suitors, at home in Drammen.
The last month and a half, he has visited both Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
Martin Ødegaard is the first Norwegian since Tom Lund who can go straight from a Norwegian club to several of Europe’s top clubs. Lillestrom legend declined both Ajax and Bayern Munich in the 1970s (most winning with three victories in the European Cup that decade), and encourages the child prodigy to put everything on ice – until further notice.
Lund predicts tougher treatment 2015
– Tippeligaen is an entirely appropriate level to evolve further. At least one more year. Remember that he has not received maximum attention throughout an entire season in the Premier League. Even opponents think it is a happening that he is so good at such a young age. No one wants to mow him down. He has gained so much freedom that it is absolutely incredible. Against Lillestrøm he got half half to go before he scored, says Tom Lund, and adds:
BER MARTIN REMAIN IN NORWAY: Tom Lund, here in the historical 2-1 victory over England in 1981, believes Martin Ødegaard’s good for at least another year in the Premier League.
Photo: Scanpix , VG
– It’s just absolutely phenomenal that Martin has appeared on national level already. But he will get it harder next year. Remember that he has skipped many steps this year. I think he’s good to learn more in Norwegian football.
While Ødegaard today eats birthday cake (we congratulate!) Debuted Tom Lund at level three in Norway in the same age. It would be seven long years in what is today’s 2nd division before LSK began its ascent to the top in Norway.
– I had no particular need to go to top clubs. I was very Lillestrom patriot. But if Lillestrom had been a top when I was 16 years, so would probably been another way for me. Then I had successfully developed talent at a more appropriate level. I had been good much earlier, says the man who first debuted in our top series 24 years old.
Bratseth believe quieter life abroad
Earlier national captain Rune Bratseth also used long before he played at the highest club level. He believes the father and son Ødegaard pondering bad on which club will be the right next step.
– GET MORE PEACE ABROAD: The captain of the 1994 World Cup, Rune Bratseth, think Martin Ødegaard will get more peace from the environment if he goes to a more sheltered existence in a foreign big club.
Photo: Robert S. Oak , VG
– There are those who sit with the foundation to be able to feel what is the best option. It may well be that Tom Lund says is correct, but it can also be wrong. The train and produce at a higher level than where you are, can also be a proper way. The advantage of going out to a bigger club is that there are several to share the spotlight with. Here at home, it becomes almost like everyone to have different opinions about how good Ødegaard is in every game. Attention has been extreme. He can develop more at peace abroad, says Bratseth.
– I actually think I had chosen Bayern Munich. Because of everyday training and Guardiola as boss. Bavaria is the most professional club. It will be a tremendous elevation of the level of everyday life if you get training with Robben and Schweinsteiger. Actually he should go when he is good enough to play enough number of minutes in a new club, says Vålerenga coach and longstanding national team Kjetil Rekdal.
Solbakken called dad Ødegaard
As a coach and sporting director of FC Copenhagen has obviously Ståle Solbakken made its duties and interrogated about the opportunity to bring great talent.
TRIED TO RECALL ØDEGAARD: Ståle Solbakken says that he earlier this fall called Hans Erik Ødegaard to inquire about the possibility of a transition to FC Copenhagen.
Photo: Helge Mikalsen , VG
– I had a half-hour chat with Hans Erik three months ago. It is important to signal that we are there if playing for the biggest club in Scandinavia feels like a proper next step. But I think Florentino Pérez (President of Real Madrid) about was on the other line, so I realize that he is considering other clubs, says Solbakken and laughs.
He realizes that Ødegaard get to choose one of the world biggest clubs. And would have done the same.
– I would have gone to the club that ensures Martin and family both financially and sporting the next five to six years. Posted a long contract. Like everyone else he can take ligament tomorrow. Then he along with his father and his new coach to decide when he takes step away from Strømsgodset.
– How good do you think he’s going to be?
– I think he has the potential to become Norway’s new Tom Lund or Hallvar Thoresen. It is Norway’s two best players of all time. But I think it is too early to say that he is better than two. He is probably the top five in Europe in his age group, but it happens a lot with players from 16 to 22, corresponding Solbakken.
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