United in race for Macauley Chrisantus

**Dirtycheat** · 02:06 PM

Nigeran starlet in demand
Teenage attracts English clubs

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Originally Posted by skysports

Nigerian starlet Macauley Chrisantus is being chased by a host of Premier League clubs - with Manchester City and United said to be leading the chase.

The 17-year-old striker was one of the stars of the recent World Under 17 championships as he helped Nigeria seal the title.

Christantus is currently plying his trade in his homeland with Abuja but he is soon expected to seal a move to Europe.

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Ajax, Internazionale and Milan are also on his trail - along with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Although the two Manchester clubs are said to be leading the chase.

The player's advisor insists when Christantus does move - he will be moving for football, and not financial, reasons.
"Macauley's a special talent. Just about every top club in Europe has inquired about him," said his advisor Chris Nathaniel.
"The decision about where he goes will not be based on money. It's about taking him to the right club to develop his football."

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i heard a lot about this guy,he must be something special if all the top clubs are fighting over him like this.

edit: vid of him in action

macca247 · 10-08-2007, 08:52 AM

yer id like to see a vid of the kid see what the fuss is all about

**GocartMozart** · 10-08-2007, 05:54 PM

i definitely don't get it. he doesn't look that good. at 17 i guess he's a giant, but height doesn't necessarily mean you can head the ball in the net. sorry, but i think i'd pass on him based on that video.

Hoangzah · 11-04-2007, 02:07 AM

He has 12 appearances for the Nigeria U17 team and hes scored 11 goals, so yeah the big clubs go crazy for statistics like this

**dada** · 04:32 PM

I'd say he must be some talent considering he won the Golden Boot and was awarded the Silver Ball by people who actually watched the tournament (not just some random highlights). I believe he has the tools to be a good player in the future if not put under too much pressure to perform almost instantly(He already has the body so thats outta the way). Just need to work with him technically a bit and the rest should work its way into place. Of course there are no guarantees in football but still...

**Dirtycheat** · 11-13-2007, 10:56 AM

yeah i agree dada, i think he had a lot of potential.

but hamburg have beaten us to him. Good luck to him anyway

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Originally Posted by skysports

Hamburg beat Prem giants to starlet

Hamburg pulled off a major coup after announcing the capture of Nigerian Macauley Chrisantus.

The 17-year-old had looked to be on his way to the Premier League with Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool all interested in landing him.

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Ajax, Internazionale and Milan were also showing an interest in the young striker, who won the Golden Ball at the World Under 17 Championship earlier this year.

But now Hamburg have managed to agree a deal to take him from Abuja FC.

"We are delighted that we were able to convince him of our concept," HSV sport director Dietmar Beiersdorfer told the club's official website.

Chrisantus has agreed an initial amateur contract at the HSH Nordbank Arena and he will then sign a professional deal at the end of the season.

moley · 11-13-2007, 03:26 PM

we must not have wanted him that much then

**dada** · 11-13-2007, 05:45 PM

Not necessarily. I imagine that presented with decision to select which club would be most beneficial to his career he may have chosen Hamburg because he'll probably play alot more alot sooner and with a more significant role. If we really want him then in a couple years we could go back and present an offer for him. At least Jeremy Menez is still an option out there we are supposedly looking at and I had more interest in him from the get-go.