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Odriozola excited by Lopetegui reunion at Real Madrid

New Real Madrid signing Alvaro Odriozola has resolved to repay the faith Julen Lopetegui showed when he made him a surprise member of Spain's World Cup squad.

Right-back Odriozola, 22, was presented to Madrid fans on Wednesday after completing a reported €40million (£35.4m/$46.8m) move from Real Sociedad, for whom he made 35 La Liga appearances last season.

His arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu sees him link-up with former Spain coach Lopetegui, who selected the defender ahead of Sergi Roberto and Hector Bellerin for his 23-man squad for Russia.

Lopetegui was ultimately removed on the eve of the tournament for failing to inform the Royal Spanish Football Federation of his agreement with Madrid, a saga that has not affected his reputation in Odriozola's eyes.