Martin Odegaard: The ‘Norwegian Messi’ mentored by Pep Guardiola to become world’s best.

Martin Odegaard’s £30 million transfer to Arsenal is being hailed as one of the best bargains in recent Premier League history. The 24-year-old playmaker has been instrumental in the Gunners’ push for a top-four finish last season and has continued to be a key player this campaign. Odegaard has scored four goals so far this season and has been praised by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who was reportedly keen to sign him when he managed Bayern Munich. Odegaard has also been called the “Norwegian Messi” and has been praised by international teammate Erling Haaland. Odegaard began training with the Stromsgodset first team at just 13 years old and made his debut in Norway’s top flight at 15. In 2015, Real Madrid signed him for £2.3 million, but he struggled to break into the first team and was sent on loan to Heerenveen and Vitesse Arnhem. He returned to Spain for the 2019-20 season with Real Sociedad, where he scored four times in 31 games. Odegaard has also been praised by Cristiano Ronaldo for his potential.