Martin Odegaard: 'I try to learn as much as possible from Cristiano Ronaldo'

Real Madrid midfielder Martin Odegaard has said that he looks to Cristiano Ronaldo for tips when training with the Los Blancos first team.

The 16-year-old replaced Ronaldo to become Real's youngest ever debutant in May, and admits that he is taking in as much advice from the three-time Ballon d'Or winner as possible.

"He's given me lots of tips," the Norway international told NTB. "We train together from time to time so I try to learn as much as possible from him. There are a lot of things you can pick up from a player as good as him."

When asked about Ronaldo's recently referring to the young midfielder as one of the world's brightest upcoming football talents, he stated: "It's great to hear that from the best player in the world."

Odegaard, who turns 17 next week, has recently been linked with a loan move to Scottish giants Celtic.