Empoli Youngster Alberto Massacci: I'm Signing For Man Utd.
The Red Devils are poised to pick up another young talent from overseas.
Jul 4, 2009 7:31:44 AM
Alberto Massacci claims he is signing for Manchester United after agreeing a deal with the club’s manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.
The 16-year-old is currently on the books of Empoli, but is yet to make his debut for the Italian club.
However, he has clearly done enough to impress Sir Alex as Massacci has revealed he is on his way to Old Trafford, similar to the way in which Federico Macheda was snapped up at a young age.
Reports claim that the full-back has already had a medical and will fly to Manchester on Sunday to sign his contract with the Premier League champions.
Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the youngster said, “When Sir Alex Ferguson rang me up, I couldn't believe it.
"I had an hour-long conversation with him, in English. He seemed a humble person and nobody from the club made the pressure of a historic side weigh on my shoulders.
"In life a chance like this only comes past you once, so you've got to grab it with both hands. It isn't an easy decision aged 16 to leave my home, family and friends, but I don't want to have regrets."
United have already signed Antonio Valencia and Michael Owen this summer, although unlike that duo, Massacci will not go straight into the first-team squad.
Chris Myson, Goal.com
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