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Dad gets coaching job as Real Madrid win Odegaard race

Stromsgodset midfielder Martin Odegaard has agreed a move to Real Madrid.

Drammen DT says the 16 year-old has made his decision and will sign for the Spanish side.

Real and Stromsgodset are now set to negotiate the details of the transfer that will see the young player move to the Spanish capital. Madrid won the race for his signature after strong competition from major European clubs such as: Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Liverpool, who all showed great interest in securing the Norwegian's services.

Odegaard's father will be offered a coaching job at Real Madrid overseeing one of the clubs' youth teams. The plan is for the 16 year old Norwegian to play for Real Madrid's "B" team, Castilla who play in the third tier of Spanish football and are managed by, Zinedane Zidane.

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