Chelsea have snapped up 11-year-old prospect Michael Gyasi from Northampton.Gyasi is a German-born striker who has been on Chelsea's radar for over a year since he played for Northampton Under-10s against their counterparts from the Chelsea academy.
The Guardian reports that the Blues must pay compensation to Northampton, and it is believed that a down-payment of not more than £10,000 has been negotiated. Further payments would have to be made to Northampton if Gyasi signs a professional contract with Chelsea.
"I think this is a trend that is going to happen," Trevor Gould, the head of Northampton's centre of excellence, was quoted as saying.
"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."
Chelsea are likely to be without John Terry for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa.
http://www.espnstar.com/home/news/detail/item515353/Chelsea-sign-11-year-old-wonderkid/ Oh my! They are getting younger.