FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - May 23, 2021 Arsenal's Martin Odegaard shakes hands with manager Mikel Arteta as he is substituted off Pool via REUTERS/Alastair Grant
LONDON (Reuters) - Martin Odegaard's short yet eventful career has been defined by high expectations and moderate achievements but after joining Arsenal on a permanent deal the Norwegian now has a stable platform from which he can finally live up to the hype.
The midfielder impressed on loan with Mikel Arteta's side in the latter half of last season and the Gunners have shown huge faith in his ability by signing him from Real Madrid for a reported 35 million euros ($40.88 million).
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