UNL: Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard Opens Up On Cristiano Ronaldo’s Attitude

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has opened up about Cristiano Ronaldo’s attitude towards him during their time together at Real Madrid.

The Norwegian recalled the major influence Ronaldo had on him as a young player, saying the Portuguese star offered him significant support during his early years.

Ronaldo’s Portugal defeated Odegaard and Norway 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday.

Speaking to TV2 via Sapo, Odegaard explained how training alongside one of football’s most successful players helped shape his professional development.

He said: “There’s not much better for a 16-year-old than working with a player like Cristiano Ronaldo and observing everything he does. You could see how he prepared for big games, the professionalism, and the work that went into it.”

Odegaard added: “He [Cristiano Ronaldo], and in fact everyone in the first-team squad, took care of me. He was one of the people who helped me the most, giving me a lot of advice.”

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Ronaldo and Odegaard were Real Madrid teammates from January 2015 to July 2018, although Odegaard spent significant periods on loan or with the club’s reserve team. During that period, Real Madrid won three Champions League titles, one La Liga title, two UEFA Super Cups, two FIFA Club World Cups and one Spanish Super Cup.