‘Martin Ødegaard and Arsenal are a perfect fit’ – Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Steffen Korell
Steffen Korell, Borussia Mönchengladbach's sporting advisor, reflects on the club's attempt to sign Martin Ødegaard when he was just 16. He emphasizes that Ødegaard would have been a perfect fit for their football philosophy at the time. Korell highlights Gladbach's reputation as a top destination for developing elite talents.
- ▪Steffen Korell recalls Borussia Mönchengladbach's efforts to sign Martin Ødegaard in 2015.
- ▪The club had a strong reputation for nurturing talents like Marco Reus and Granit Xhaka.
- ▪Korell believes Ødegaard would have aligned well with their football philosophy.
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