The president of Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach, Max Eberl, says Martin Odegaard’s progress has stalled since he joined Real Madrid and if he’d opted for the German side, he’d already be an established player in their team.
Norwegian playmaker Odegaard joined Los Blancos in January 2015 from Stromsgodset. As one of Europe’s most highly rated youngsters, he was wanted by a long list of clubs across the continent but chose the 10-time Champions League winners.
Despite becoming the club’s youngest ever player at 16 years and 157 days when he made his debut against Getafe last season, Odegaard has had to be content with a role in the Real Madrid Castilla side this campaign.
Speaking to football magazine Kicker, Eberl said had Odegaard opted to join his side, he would already have Champions League experienced and would be a regular first team player.
“Sure, you could say what would Gladbach be able to do against the biggest clubs in Europe? But I am convinced Odegaard would be a Bundesliga player in Gladbach. He would have played Champions League with us. At Real he has a hard time at the moment,” he commented.
The youngster made his international debut for Norway in 2014 and has since gone on to make eight appearances for his country.
Our friends over at Real Galaticos recently asked a Norwegian fan about Odegaard’s prospects. Here’s what he had to say:
