Sociedad boss rules out the return of Odegaard as player set to join Arsenal
Real Madrid midfielder Odegaard could be on his way to North London soon after Sociedad manager rules out his return to the Spanish side
"The possibility of Odegaard returning here doesn't exist," Real Sociedad head coach Imanol Alguacil said on Friday.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Martin Odegaard was 'really close' to returning to Anoeta where he had spent the 2019/20 season on loan.
The Norwegian, however, has changed his mind after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta called to convince him to join the Gunners.
Imanol, Real Sociedad manager: “The possibility of Ødegaard returning here doesn't exist”. He was really close, but when Arsenal joined the race and Arteta called him... Ødegaard changed his mind. ⚪️🔴
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 22, 2021
Work in progress between #afc and Real Madrid to complete the agreement soon.
Real Madrid and Arsenal are now in talks to complete the 22-year-old's half-year loan soon.