3 reasons Martin Odegaard should return to Real Madrid this summer

#2 Lead the next generation

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With so many of the players from the Cristiano Ronaldo-era now in their early-to-mid thirties, Real Madrid is beginning to bring in new players for the next era of Real Madrid. On that token, it may seem a perfect time for Odegaard to return and be a figurehead for the next generation of Los Blancos.

As a central midfielder, Odegaard will be in the centre of all the action and could effectively be the man who controls the game for Real Madrid. This position of influence, if he is successful, would soon make him a major figure in the squad and for the fans.

Furthermore, as having signed with the club nearly five years ago, the still-young Norwegian already has an attachment to the club which could be an important factor for how he is received by the fans.

Finally, as a player that many are predicting may compete for Ballon d'Or in the future, Odegaard fits Real Madrid's 'Galacticos' philosophy perfectly. Fiorentina Perez seems obsessed with bringing the best and the brightest all to Madrid, with Odegaard already technically a Madrid player, it may turn out that Perez made the right decision bringing the Norwegian to Madrid all those years ago.