Martin Ødegaard: Transfer History & Career Path
Last updated October 29, 2026
Attacking Midfielder · #8 · Norway
How Martin Ødegaard Joined Arsenal
Signed From
Real Madrid
Date Joined
20 August 2021
Transfer Fee
£30m
Contract Until
June 2028
Career Timeline
| Period | Club | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-2021 | Real Madrid | Youth/Senior | - |
| 2017-2018 | Heerenveen (loan) | Loan | - |
| 2018-2020 | Vitesse (loan) | Loan | - |
| 2020-2021 | Real Sociedad (loan) | Loan | - |
| 2021 | Arsenal (loan) | Loan | - |
| 2021-present | Arsenal | Permanent | £30m |
Martin Ødegaard: Transfer Story
Martin Odegaard first joined Arsenal on loan from Real Madrid in January 2021. After an impressive spell, the move was made permanent in the summer of 2021 for approximately £30 million. He was appointed club captain in 2023, becoming one of the youngest permanent captains in Arsenal's history.
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