Martin Odegaard rejected a host of top European clubs when he chose to join Real Madrid last week, but Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is insistent there are no hard feelings.
The Bavarian club graciously accepted defeat in the pursuit and speaking to TZ in Germany, Rummenigge explained, "It was clear right from the start that it would not be easy to sign Odegaard."
"Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona, Real Madrid and some German clubs were all after his signature. I can only congratulate Real Madrid," he continued.
"I wish Martin all the best for the future. He and his father were very sympathetic and serious when they visited Bayern. There was nothing strange about him visiting so many clubs. He did it with a clear objective. He simply wanted to get some insight at each club.
"Perhaps Madrid were a bit more attractive an option than Bayern in the end. I don't think this was about money."
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