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07th Jul 2015

Martin Odegaard is on his way to Celtic for the 2015/16 season according to reports

There's coups and then there's this

Darragh Murphy

Celtic may have just pulled off a piece of extraordinary business.

The Hoops have apparently signed Martin Odegaard, one of the most talented young prospects in European football, to a season-long loan deal according to reports in Italy.

Tutto Mercato claim that the Real Madrid midfielder will be reunited with Ronny Deila who handed the 16-year-old his debut at Stromsgodset.

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Celtic have beaten out competition from La Liga sides Valencia, Getafe and Real Betis for the youngster’s services for the 2015/16 season.

Prior to signing for Real Madrid in January, the Norwegian was being courted by Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Liverpool after being touted as one of the superstars of the future.

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