Martin Ødegaard insists Real Sociedad loan was 'his choice'

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Phil Costa·8 July 2019

Real Madrid midfielder Martin Ødegaard insists joining Real Sociedad on-loan was his decision – not the club’s.

Ødegaard was heavily linked with Bayer Leverkusen and Ajax, instead preferring to join the LaLiga side next season.

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The 20-year-old enjoyed a standout campaign with Vitesse and insists his development will be taken care of in San Sebastián.

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“I had other options but Real is the perfect club for me,” he told Ekstrabladet. “I will have chances to progressing.

“I came here because Real Sociedad is a club where the young players are able to develop. This was my decision.

“Real Madrid wanted the best for me and showed a lot of respect. They want me to be happy and develop into the best player I can be.”

Ahead of his departure, Ødegaard signed a new four-year deal with Los Blancos.