Kag
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I struggle to give too much of a shit about the lad. I don't think the move is as bad as some are suggesting, however. It's a little bit too early too suggest his career is somewhat doomed.
Dagbladet shouldn't be considered a paper anymore.VG is the biggest paper in Norway i think, so it Should be reliable.
Edit: second biggest.
I don't know if this really was a stupid mistake like so many may be thinking. Odegaard has had a look at pretty much every big teams training facilities and trained with the first team for a few days at a lot of these clubs and probably talked to the managers as well. So he might be in a better position than any of to decide what's the right move for him and let's all not forget that Real Madrid has one of the top 5 youth setups in world football producing even more players that made it in professional football than Barca. The only thing I'm sceptical of is if he is going to get much first team football under Ancelotti. Him and Mou always looked like the least likely candidates to give such a young player a shot in the first team but than again it might be different for him and Ancelotti actually rates him highly enough to have promised him a chance at first team football.
La Masia tends to get slightly overrated because of a golden generation, same applies to our academy. Madrid consistently produce very good players, albeit to fund their galactico policy. One of our best players is a Madrid academy player.Sorry but Castilla is nowhere near the quality of La Masia.
I will reserve the judgement until I really see him play for them.
La Masia tends to get slightly overrated because of a golden generation, same applies to our academy. Madrid consistently produce very good players, albeit to fund their galactico policy. One of our best players is a Madrid academy player.
He's is spaniard.Who ?
There can be only JuanWho ?
As a Mata of factThere can be only Juan
La Masia tends to get slightly overrated because of a golden generation, same applies to our academy. Madrid consistently produce very good players, albeit to fund their galactico policy. One of our best players is a Madrid academy player.
I don't know if this really was a stupid mistake like so many may be thinking. Odegaard has had a look at pretty much every big teams training facilities and trained with the first team for a few days at a lot of these clubs and probably talked to the managers as well. So he might be in a better position than any of to decide what's the right move for him and let's all not forget that Real Madrid has one of the top 5 youth setups in world football producing even more players that made it in professional football than Barca. The only thing I'm sceptical of is if he is going to get much first team football under Ancelotti. Him and Mou always looked like the least likely candidates to give such a young player a shot in the first team but than again it might be different for him and Ancelotti actually rates him highly enough to have promised him a chance at first team football.
I'm quite staggered that he chose Real over Bayern.
No, I mean they are both at a fairly similar standing, quality wise and I'm sure Bayern facilities are top notch. They also have Pep who is far less averse to inducting youth.Why? He's not really any more likely to get into that Bayern team either. When it comes to pulling power, even the staunchest of Bayern fan would agree that Real and Barca are just on another level to any other club including Bayern.
No, I mean they are both at a fairly similar standing, quality wise and I'm sure Bayern facilities are top notch. They also have Pep who is far less averse to inducting youth.
This, most probably.That's the last we will be hearing of him then. Such a stupid decision. Of all the teams to join Real make the least sense. Idiot.
Im glad this overrated youngster has finally made his decision.
@NoWinNoFee Of the foreign players who came to United at 16 and had/have a chance of making it, I can think of; Rafael, Fabio, Januzaj, Macheda, Ronaldo (17), Petrucci, Pogba, Pereira.
Fist teamer, arguably could be a squad player, squad player and still a huge talent, questionable mentality - should have done better, arguably the world's best player, ruined by injuries, should have been given more chances (arguable given his performances) but would no doubt have been part of the team the following year, trained with first team and traveled with matchday squad 2 years ago - now getting cameos.
I've got a funny feeling he wouldn't have been an 'overrated youngster' had he signed for us.Im glad this overrated youngster has finally made his decision.
Sorry but Castilla is nowhere near the quality of La Masia.
I will reserve the judgement until I really see him play for them.
This, most probably.
Agent must have given the lad some shit advice too (assuming agents play a big part in these deals).
If he doesn't hit the ground running, there's every chance he'll disappear from everyones radar for a substantial amount of time. Sergio Canales has been mentioned frequently in this thread as an example.The lad doesn't have an agent.
People are so eager to have a go, despite not bothering to check any basic facts, it's quite insane. Maybe the reports that he's getting the no 16 and that he'll see first team action and training are correct. If so, how is it such a bad move?
Anyway, it will be interesting to see if he does indeed wind up at Real. He'll learn loads there, no doubt.
Aftenposten is the biggest.Dagbladet shouldn't be considered a paper anymore.
La Masia tends to get slightly overrated because of a golden generation, same applies to our academy. Madrid consistently produce very good players, albeit to fund their galactico policy. One of our best players is a Madrid academy player.
Who let they let go without giving him a chance in the first team.
For me it's the right choice, i already said it, Madrid, United, Bayern and Barcelona are good options they all take great care of their youth, and there is no pressure on him, now.
No one will expect anything from him, he will be able to take his time, if he is good enough, he will have a successful career, if not he will have avoided the media scrutiny that a lesser club gives, you.
Because it seems that no one thought about this but if he had signed for a club like Ajax, he would have been asked to perform right away, and if he wasn't ready, the all world would have called him a failure.
I've heard it all now!