Rennes coach Christian Gourcuff is welcoming their deal for Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard.

A season-long loan deal for the 17-year-old Norwegian is now being set up.

"He can have an immediate technical input," Gourcuff is quoted as saying by L'Équipe, adding that Rennes would be getting "a player of a high level".

"It's beneficial for all three parties [involved in the loan].

"Madrid want the player to develop, the player doesn't want to go to just any club and we have an opportunity that we're going to make the most of."