http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736” Islam Feruz, agent confirms
Islam Feruz, the 16-year-old Celtic striker, is heading towards a move to English Premier League giants Chelsea, his agent confirmed. While Feruz is still currently with the youth academy at Celtic, he is expected to sign his first professional contract
with the Blues instead of remaining with Scottish outfit.
Chelsea have reportedly beaten the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Blackburn http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385 and Newcastle United among many other clubs to reach an agreement with Feruz. The young forward has been compared to Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney,
which tells one a lot about his abilities at such a young age.
Feruz’s agent, Rui Alves, confirmed that his client had indeed reached an agreement with the London club. Alves said this was a great opportunity for the youngster and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Scotland-c756, the national side the Somali born striker currently represented at youth level.
Alves said in an interview:
“It is a massive step for Islam and for Scottish football.
Now for him personally it is the beginning of a major adventure, he will have to work, work and work and raise his own level.”
Alves was certain Feruz would further improve at a top club like Chelsea and was certain the Blues had been impressed by him, which is why they had agreed to sign him. He admitted the Blues had beaten big European clubs to sign the 16-year-old Scotsman.
His agent denied the “Scottish Wayne Rooney” tag, claiming that Feruz was nothing like the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 international. Alves said that while Feruz did not dive or cheat, like Rooney, when it came to playing style he was a completely different player.
He said:
“Islam is a totally different player than Rooney - he is explosive with an amazing strength and good strike, but due to his speed he can also play on both wings.”
While Alves confirmed that Feruz wanted to begin his senior career with Chelsea, he planned play for Scotland on the international stage. The player’s agent revealed that his wished to thank Celtic and his parents for where he was today.
Alves continued:
“He is looking forward to starting his career with Chelsea, but he would love to thank Celtic for all they did for him and his parents, he is Scottish and will one day score goals for Scotland.”
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