Martin Odegaard: the latest Scandi-drama to grip Europe

It’s a thriller that reads like a script from one of those Scandinavian dramas that have entranced global television audiences in recent years.

A 16-year-old Norwegian soccer sensation — Martin Odegaard — is set for superstardom after being headhunted by Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Much is expected of Odegaard, with pretty much every European elite football club rumored to have expressed an interest in securing his signature.

Only time will tell — and Odegaard has a lot of it on his side.

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