Martin Odegaard (Strømsgodset IF)

I was meaning more that if he becomes the player everyone thinks he will, we won't be able to compete with all the other top clubs who'll want him.  By that time he won't be concerned with his development when choosing a club, it'll be who offers the most money.

If he really is this big of a talent, then he'll leave Ajax at an age where he will still be concerned with his development. Like Eriksen chosing Tottenham over Manchester City, because he wanted to be sure of playing time. He was 21 I think when he left Ajax, only played in their first team for 3ish years. If Odegaard really is this big a talent he'll be starting for them and leaving them at an even earlier age. And Ajax are always willing to sell anybody, as long as you offer the money. He's not going to play there for a long time if he succeeds.

I was meaning more that if he becomes the player everyone thinks he will, we won't be able to compete with all the other top clubs who'll want him.  By that time he won't be concerned with his development when choosing a club, it'll be who offers the most money.

Well, his dream club is us and if he is true to his word and we come in with an offer someday, I really think he'll choose us only and no one else. And Ajax will not have a choice but to sell to us seeing as he'll probably have 1-2 years left on his contract

If he really is this big of a talent, then he'll leave Ajax at an age where he will still be concerned with his development. Like Eriksen chosing Tottenham over Manchester City, because he wanted to be sure of playing time. He was 21 I think when he left Ajax, only played in their first team for 3ish years. If Odegaard really is this big a talent he'll be starting for them and leaving them at an even earlier age. And Ajax are always willing to sell anybody, as long as you offer the money. He's not going to play there for a long time if he succeeds.

Well, his dream club is us and if he is true to his word and we come in with an offer someday, I really think he'll choose us only and no one else. And Ajax will not have a choice but to sell to us seeing as he'll probably have 1-2 years left on his contract

If only football worked like that though.

If only football worked like that though.

With many young Ajax talents it actually tends to work like that, most value their development over money, it's why they end up there in the first place. Especially the ones like Eriksen, Fischer, and now possibly Odegaard. They've always been coveted by all big European clubs, yet choose for Ajax. Says something their priorities.

With many young Ajax talents it actually tends to work like that, most value their development over money, it's why they end up there in the first place. Especially the ones like Eriksen, Fischer, and now possibly Odegaard. They've always been coveted by all big European clubs, yet choose for Ajax. Says something their priorities.

I don't have a problem with it, I admire them for it mate.  I just can't see us getting the lad once he's blossomed.

I think he's probably off to Ajax. He's going to be 16 in a few days and apparantly only wants to be part of first team football, not youth football. I know his father has been very positive about Ajax, and the manager of the Norwegian national team is advising him to go to Ajax too. But he's had over 30 offers already, so you never know. But been reading in Dutch media today he's favouring Ajax, apparently likes that he'll get alot of individual attention there.

That said, even if he does go to Ajax he'll likely still be an option for us in years to come.

Nice docu on youtube about him:

The Martin Ødegaard Documentary - Part 1
The Martin Ødegaard Documentary - Part 2

Great post, thanks Bier...kid looks like a real special talent. Hope whatever happens he doesn't get burnt out.

F**k going to Ajax, we will miss out then. Get him in for gods sake. Dont know why any liverpool fan would be happy if he goes to Ajax.

F**k going to Ajax, we will miss out then. Get him in for gods sake. Dont know why any liverpool fan would be happy if he goes to Ajax.

Yep, its insane to think this is the move that would please Liverpool fans.

It's so incredibly arrogant for anyone to think he'll go to Ajax and then join Liverpool for his peak years.

When he reaches his peak years, and if he has fulfilled potential, we will be nowhere near to getting him, because we won't be able to compete miraculously.

Flipping hell, this guy is getting lorded about....

Flipping hell, this guy is getting lorded about....

I guess this is what happens when you have practically any club in the world to choose from at such a young age.

We'll only offer £100k and a 5 mile ride on the Back of Ayre's Harley, to sweeten the deal.

Lock it up.

Rumours he's going to sign for Bayern tomorrow.

Rumours he's going to sign for Bayern tomorrow.

Good choice really. They are winning the league with plenty of games to spare. He will get lot of chances if he is good enough.  Liverpool fan or not, it makes little sense to come to a sinking ship.

Don't really see why he'd sign for Bayern of all the clubs. Yes they're massive and successful but how is he going to break in to their midfield when guys like Thiago and Hojgjerg (sp?) can't consistently. I know Thiago is injured but his place in the team, from memory, was irregular. Could be mistaken and can't be arsed looking it up.

Ajax seems like a perfect fit for a youngster looking for first team involvement.

He's a Liverpool fan and sure that gives us some pull but he isn't going to move if its not best for his career. All the best to the lad wherever he ends up.

Don't really see why he'd sign for Bayern of all the clubs. Yes they're massive and successful but how is he going to break in to their midfield when guys like Thiago and Hojgjerg (sp?) can't consistently. I know Thiago is injured but his place in the team, from memory, was irregular. Could be mistaken and can't be arsed looking it up.

Ajax seems like a perfect fit for a youngster looking for first team involvement.

He's a Liverpool fan and sure that gives us some pull but he isn't going to move if its not best for his career. All the best to the lad wherever he ends up.

Correct me if Ii'm wrong, but I believe Bayern has a good reputation for bringing up kids and giving them opportunities?

In the top tier of clubs, I would say Bayern and Barca are the best at bring up kids?

I know they've got a ton of youth players in their first team right now but their midfield is stacked and even guys like Hojbjerg and Gaudino coming through will be competing with him for a first team spot.

I'm just going off that he wants some first team football right now and in the near future. He certainly won't get it at Bayern.

Being hawked all over europe which I find all a bit unsettling

Most youngsters train with multiple clubs before signing. He's just a bit higher profile than others so we hear about it (plus the clubs are all the big ones)

Being hawked all over europe which I find all a bit unsettling

Whats unsettling about it?

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Marius Skelbaek from TV2 in Oslo has been talking to Sky Sports News HQ about the future of Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard.

The 16-year-old is expected to leave Stromsgodset soon after visiting many of Europe's top clubs, including Liverpool and Arsenal, but his destination is still unclear.

“He is a big Liverpool fan but I think maybe Bayern and Real Madrid are leading the race to sign him," said Skelbaek. "The latest rumour is Martin is going to visit Ajax this month so who knows? There is going to be a sale this month because Stromsgodset need the money and he only has one year left on his contract and the club wants to sell him now.

“He could develop to a great player this year and will maybe take the level of Premier League or Bundesliga, but I think at this point maybe the Dutch level would fit him. You see that with young players from Denmark, Sweden, they are going to clubs like Ajax, Feynoord, PSV and do great, maybe that’s the best level, but who knows with the Mozart of football.”

Courtesy of Sky Sports.

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So buy him and loan him to Ajax. Just get a long contract agreement so he gets first team football straight away, a level at which he can develop comfortably and we reap the benefits either way. Either financially or more importantly getting one of the world's best rising talents for a cheap price now.

Being hawked all over europe which I find all a bit unsettling

Him and his arl fella were due to go vip at Old Twatford.