Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard has revealed that he held talks with both Liverpool and Manchester United, as well and Manchester City, before signing for Real Madrid in January.

The teenage winger, who has been likened to Portuguese hero Cristiano Ronaldo, was one of the most sought after players on the planet at the back end of 2014 following his heroics with Stromgodset, whom he helped to a league title, and his status as his nation’s youngest ever senior international – he was capped at the age of 15.

Speculation of a move to English football was rife ahead of the winter transfer window, with talks with Manchester United and Liverpool widely thought to have taken place – Odegaard was photographed training with the Reds’ first-team.

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However, he eventually opted to sign for Real, and has since been playing for the Liga giants’ second team (‘Castilla’) under the guidance of Zinedine Zidane.

And now the Scandinavian starlet has revealed that he did speak with United and Liverpool before deciding that Madrid was the best choice for his development:

“I visited Liverpool, the two Manchester teams and they were all very nice but my choice was Real Madrid and I am very happy with that,” he is quoted by the Daily Mail.

“Madrid is very good. It is the best place if you want to become a better footballer. I have been given the No 10 shirt (at Castilla) and it is a big responsibility having that number but it is the one that I like and I am just going to enjoy it.

“I have spoken a little bit with Rafa Benitez but not too much at the minute. My focus is to become a better footballer and develop every day.”

Odegaard has been included in Real’s Champions League squad for this season, albeit his chances of playing are slim.

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