Zidane requests the return of Martin Odegaard

CAIRO, 12 August 2020: Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid coach, thinks it is time to add some energy and vitality to the team, especially in midfield, and his first request was Martin Odegaard's return.

And the young Norwegian player shone during this season he spent with Real Sociedad on loan.

Odegaard will join Real Madrid's training in the coming days, and Zidane is confident that the Norwegian playmaker is ready to be a player in the La Liga champion formation, according to the Madrid newspaper "Marca".

Marca noted that Odegaard also has confidence in his ability to fulfill his dream of becoming a key player at Real Madrid.

At the same time, Real Sociedad officials had expected Odegaard to continue with them next season, given that he was about to enter the second year of a two-year loan contract, but Real Madrid had an option to take him back after the first season.

Real Madrid decided to inform Real Sociedad that Odegaard would stay in the Spanish capital next season.

But "Marca" indicated that Odegaard's return means the departure of some of the current midfielders in Zidane's squad, which may happen with Luka Modric and Isco, who want to stay at Real Madrid, but the lack of minutes of play or a different role in the team may force them to search for a place. else.

The 21-year-old participated this season with Real Sociedad in 36 matches, scored 7 goals and scored 9 goals.