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Post by Macmoish on Oct 14, 2010 12:41:57 GMT
BBC
Chelsea sign Northampton Town youngster Michael Gyasi
Chelsea have signed 11-year-old Northampton Town striker Michael Gyasi for an undisclosed fee.The switch includes a variety of add-ons, which are subject to particular targets being met. Cobblers centre of excellence boss Trevor Gould said: "Michael has progressed well and has improved with our coaching. "Financially the deal is good for us, and the money we will receive will aid our youth development." Gyasi had been part of the Northampton centre of excellence for the last three years. "While we obviously want to produce and keep our best players, when a Premier League club like Chelsea come knocking, as long as the deal is right for the club, we will never stand in a boy's way," added Gould. "Not only is this is a superb opportunity for Michael but it reinforces the quality of player we are bringing both into the club and through our centre of excellence." newsvote.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/n/northampton_town/9092239.stm
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 14, 2010 12:42:44 GMT
What's next: Clubs paying an "option" on the fetus of Dave Beckham offspring?
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 14, 2010 13:01:49 GMT
Northampton Official Site
YOUNG STRIKER SIGNS FOR CHELSEAOct 14 2010 Northampton Town under 11 youngster Michael Gyasi has signed for Premier League giants Chelsea for an undisclosed fee that will rise considerably subject to various targets being met. Striker Gyasi, who lives in Northampton, was part of the Cobblers Centre of Excellence for the last three years, and Head of the Centre Trevor Gould was delighted to see the youngster get his move. "Not only is this a superb opportunity for Michael but it reinforces the quality of player we are bringing both into the club and through our Centre of Excellence," he said. - "Michael has progressed well and has improved with our coaching, and while we obviously want to produce and keep our best players, when a Premier League club like Chelsea come knocking then as long as the deal is right for the club, we will never stand in a boy's way. It would not be fair on them or their parents to do so. That is the understanding we have with all of our boys, and that trust helps us attract the best local players to the club. "Financially the deal is good for us, and the money we will receive will aid our youth development, helping us to maintain and improve yet further the infastructure and facilities we have and the coaching we offer." Chairman David Cardoza said, "Over the last few years we have seen a few players come through our youth system and either progress into our first team, or move on to Premier League clubs. "We are developing a proud tradition of being a superb Centre of Excellence and the calibre of players we are now producing is of the highest standard, meaning that Premier League clubs are often looking at our players. "We always want to see young players come through into our own first team, but when this opportunity arises for a player who is at least six or seven years away from being able to play at senior level, you have to step back and consider it. You have to take into account the views of the player and his parents and when all things were considered, this was an excellent move for both Michael and the club. "The money we will receive will help the youth department continue their excellent work to try and produce more local youngsters who will either progress into our first team, or who will move on to create more income to allow the production line to continue." Head of Youth Sean Parrish added, "I would like to congratulate Michael Gyasi on his move and wish him every success in his footballing career. "All credit must go to him and his family for all the support and patience they have shown while all the negotiations have taken place. We would not want to stand in the way of any young player when the so called big boys come calling and if it is financially right for the football club, and it will help fund our Centre of Excellence for future development then we as a club will do what we feel is right. "All of the Youth/Centre of Excellence staff must also take some praise, because this only highlights all the hard work and effort they put in. It goes to show their work is paying dividends - we are now attracting better players and this will only benefit the club in the long term." www.ntfc.co.uk/page/CentreofExcellence/0,,10425~2180835,00.html
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Post by FloridaR on Oct 14, 2010 13:04:14 GMT
Like Child Labor ! Somethings are not right
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Post by Lonegunmen on Oct 14, 2010 21:06:36 GMT
Bet he's burnt out by 15. The expectation and of course the living standards etc for him and other pressures could rteally screw up his natural personality. So much for having a childhood these days.
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 15, 2010 6:11:04 GMT
Guardian/David Hytner
Chelsea sign 11-year-old forward from Northampton Town's academy
• German-born schoolboy spent two years at Northampton Town
• Chelsea made down-payment of £10,000 for Michael Gyasi Chelsea have demonstrated their faith in the adage "If you're good enough, you're old enough" by signing an 11-year-old boy from the club who occupy the 90th rung on the professional game's 92-club ladder. For Michael Gyasi, a promising German-born striker who has spent a little over two years at Northampton Town's centre of excellence, it is the stuff of dreams. Gyasi first crossed Chelsea's radar a year ago, when he travelled south to play for Northampton Under-10s against their counterparts from the Chelsea academy. After a further appearance against them, Chelsea's recruitment staff asked whether Gyasi could come to train with them. He did so during the summer holidays and impressed to such a degree that the club set in motion moves to sign him. Chelsea must pay compensation to Northampton for their development of the schoolboy, and it is believed that a down-payment of not more than £10,000 has been negotiated. The football authorities prefer clubs to resolve such issues between themselves rather than resort to arbitration. Further payments would be due to Northampton if Gyasi becomes a scholar or turns professional. Northampton appeared delighted at the money coming to them, which they said would aid their youth development programme but, in broader terms, the deal seemed to illustrate just how competitive the market for players has become, even for ones who are so young." I think this is a trend that is going to happen," Trevor Gould, the head of Northampton's centre of excellence, said. "When you are young, you learn most about football and Michael will now play against better teams and better players. I remember the game against Chelsea last year. I think Chelsea won something like 6-2 but I am sure that Michael got the two goals. He moved over from Germany with his parents about four years ago and, as a player, he is very quick, skilful and strong, although he is not very big for his age. He is a great finisher. Chelsea have got somebody special. If he does well, we will be well rewarded. Chelsea have been magnificent and fair."..... www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oct/14/chelsea-gyasi-northampton-town-boy
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Post by Budgies Mullett on Oct 15, 2010 7:14:06 GMT
Poor sod. Signing for Chelsea and becoming a fully fledged money grabbing adult at the age of 11, it can't get worse than that.
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Post by Lonegunmen on Oct 15, 2010 7:31:40 GMT
There's plenty of 20 -25 year old footballers whom have let the money get to their head. Perhaps he might have his first P******* by age 12? Rooney might be able to recommend someone.
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