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Martin Odegaard learning from Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21:  Martin Odegaard of Real Madrid Castilla
Image: Martin Odegaard says he is learning everything he can from Cristiano Ronaldo

Martin Odegaard says he is learning as much as possible from team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid.

The 16-year-old Norwegian made a high-profile move to the Bernabeu in January, and has made one first-team appearance, replacing Ronaldo in the 7-3 win over Getafe in May.

The former Stromsgodset midfielder has otherwise been playing with Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid Castilla side in Segunda B, but says he is looking up to the Portuguese forward to help him improve.

Norway's youngest player ever, Martin Odegaard (C) vies during the Euro 2016 Group H qualifying football match Norway vs Bulgaria in Oslo, Norway
Image: Norway's youngest-ever player has earned seven caps for his national side

Odegaard told Norwegian television station NTB: "We train together from time to time so I try to learn as much as possible from him.

"He's given me lots of tips. There are a lot of things you can pick up from a player as good as him."

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Manchester United have improved under Louis van Gaal.
Image: Cristiano Ronaldo last week said Odegaard was one of the most promising youngsters in the world

And after Ronaldo last week claimed Odegaard was one of the most promising young players in the world, the youngster responded by adding: "It's great to hear that from the best player in the world."

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Odegaard, who has seven senior caps for Norway, is currently training with the national side ahead of their Euro 2016 play-off encounters against Hungary.

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