Martin Odegaard takes veiled criticism of Real Madrid after confirming Arsenal transfer deal

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Martin Odegaard sent a cushioned shot to his former club Real Madrid after joining Arsenal on a permanent basis on Friday.

The Norwegian has been confirmed as a permanent Arsenal player, signing a five-year contract at the Emirates Stadium after his successful loan spell in north London last term.

The move to Arsenal ends a six-year spell with Real Madrid after he joined the Spanish teen giants in 2015 from boyhood club Stromsgodst.

While the 22-year-old was grateful to Los Blancos for allowing him to realize his aspirations and dreams, Odegaard appeared to take a big look at his criticism of the transfer options in an emotional statement released via his official Instagram account.

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He said: “Over 6.5 years ago I signed at Real Madrid and fulfilled a big dream.

“To be able to wear the white shirt, play at the Bernabeu and play in the Champions League with Madrid. I couldn’t be more proud. I came here when I was 16 and had the opportunity to learn from the best players in the world and from idols.

“I learned a lot and enjoyed the journey. I am grateful for everything that happened to me and everything I learned. I would like to thank all the people who helped me develop and grow in Madrid. Coaches, colleagues, physicists, people from the club and the fans. Thanks!

The transfer window is in full swing and things are starting to pick up with Edu and Mikel Arteta’s dealings in the UAE.

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“I have had good times and bad times, as always in life and in football. It has made me so much stronger and more prepared for what is to come.

“People these days talk a lot about me and the reasons for my exit. I just want to say that almost everything they say is not the truth. It is a shame to me that the press says things that are not true, because a lot of people honestly believe that it is.

“I have my reasons, I know what the truth is and what happened and that’s why I think it’s best.”

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