Martin Odegaard is expected to stay with Real Madrid Castilla.

Odegaard had been expected to be loaned out by Real for this season after the Castilla's failure to earn promotion from the Segunda B.

Castilla coach Zinedine Zidane wants to keep the Norwegian and selected him for their opening day win over Ebro.

Odegaard appears to have been talked around by Zizou to stay - until January at least.

Real coach Rafa Benitez has also stated he feels Odegaard's development would be best served staying with the club.