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#3 His exciting play-style
Real Madrid is a club built on theatre and pageantry. From the emphasis on their peerless history, their beautiful all-white kit, the 'Galacticos' philosophy, and their love affair with the Champions League.
This ethos of theatre and pageantry is also reflected in which types of players the club likes to have. During the first era of the 'Galacticos', defensive midfielder Claude Makelele was sold in 2002 to make way for David Beckham.
It was perceived at the time that this was done as his unglamorous style was deemed unfit for what Real Madrid wanted to be. Interestingly, this decision outraged Zidane, who described the replacement of Makelele with Beckham as "Why put another layer of gold paint on the Bentley when you are losing the entire engine?"
Whatever your view on this episode, when one applies this to Odegaard it adds yet another reason why the Norwegian should return to Real Madrid. This season the Norwegian has been heralded for his passing, dribbling, and tactical ability.
His playing style is easy on the eye and exciting to watch. Given that Real Madrid favour this type of player, especially in attacking roles, Odegaard seems the perfect candidate to fulfil this role and bring new energy to the ageing club.
Whether Odegaard does return to Madrid next summer or not, remains to be seen. If he does return, however, let's hope it is a triumphant one as this season he has given us a real glimpse of his potential and it would be a great shame if it were to go to waste.
