Christopher Buchtmann (Liverpool -> Fulham)

Germany one two-nil, he wasn't outstanding today, he was quieter than in previous games, he was playing in a free role, but still looked quality, he nearly scored at the end.

No wasn't particularly outstanding.Agreed,but he has a good eye for a pass and can really deliver crosses can't he? Reminded me of Xabi today with some of his passes...

Ya he doesn't waste possession and is easily Germanys most creative player. He has a great left foot on him, hope to see him in the reserves next season, he still needs to improve the physical side of his game but that will come. A good prospect for the future.

When's the final?

Final is on the 18th against the Dutch.Kick off is at 11.00 CET .Can't wait for that one

Anyone watch it then?

Reds star becomes European Champion

Chris Buchtmann has been crowned a European champion after Germany claimed a dramatic extra-time victory in the final of the UEFA European Under-17 Championships this afternoon.
The Academy star played the majority of his country's clash with Holland in Magdeburg and added another assist to his tournament quota as they came from behind to secure a narrow 2-1 triumph.
 
The Dutch had taken a shock lead through Luc Castaignos' seventh minute drive but a sublime left-wing free-kick from Buchtmann on 34 minutes created the opening for Lennart Thy to equalise after Kevin Scheidhauer had hit the bar.
 
A keenly contested second period ensued but neither side could make the breakthrough and after being booked in the opening minute of extra-time Buchtmann was substituted.
 
However, Germany continued to press and the Liverpool star was quick to join the celebrations after Florian Trinks' sensational free-kick three minutes from time won the cup for the hosts.

Well played to the lad.  From what I've seen he looks a pretty decent prospect.

Well in Chris.

Hopefully we'll see you in a few years starting for the first team, you never know.

I watch the young kids on LFC tv and we have a team full of talent, most youth players never used to make it to the pro game, but I'm betting a lot of the youth we have, do make it, maybe a few will stay here, fingers crossed for them, but whatever happens most of the present squad will make the grade somewhere.......

He played ok in the final.I watched the game...his delivery from a free kick led to the 1st goal for the germans..

Overall he had a good tournament. Comfortable with ball on hist feet, excellent crosser of ball, has a decent right foot and is not afraid of taking on people. He needs to improve his shooting and physical strength. Great prospect...I can wait for two years...fingers crossed...

UEFA have named Academy ace Christopher Buchtmann as one of their top 10 stars of the future.
The left-back, who turned 17 last month, was one of the standout performers as Germany clinched the European U17 Championship on Monday.
 
Buchtmann has also impressed in helping Liverpool Under-18s reach the FA Youth Cup final.
 
The official UEFA list is as follows:
 
Patrick ter Mate (Netherlands) - Vitesse/AGOVV Academy Cutodian
Janick Kamber (Switzerland) - FC Basel 1893
Marc Muniesa (Spain) - FC Barcelona
Dennis Appiah (France) - AS Monaco
Marco Fossati (Italy) - FC Internazionale
Deniz Herber (Turkey) - FC St. Pauli
Christopher Buchtmann (Germany) - Liverpool
Jack Wilshere (England) - Arsenal
Lennart Thy (Germany) - Werder Bremen
Luc Castaignos (Netherlands) - Feyenoord

Didn't know he's a left back... Well, I really can't wait to see him play for us. Saw a couple of his games for Germany u-17 and looks like a great prospect.

He is a predominantly left mid field player. Although official site says that he comfortable playing as a left back. Anyways, in U-17 championship he played as a left winger.

wow.. hope he can one of the star in LW position

He is one of those Beckham type of midfielders. Doesn't really have pace but can really deliver the crosses.Not the modern pacey winger with bags of tricks

It's guys like this that do make it, it can't be easy to leave your family at such a young age, definitely one for the future first team...

He's playing at the moment in the Under-17 World Cup for Germany - I'm watching a repeat of a game played on October 30th.

He looks pretty nifty to be honest, the first time I've seen him play. Certainly looks to be a Liverpool-type player, as we've been discussing on another thread.

Aggressive, willing to track back and chase down every ball. Got some decent skills on him and looks very lively, a good prospect.

I imagine he'll be playing tonight in Germany's last-16 match against Switzerland, so all the best to him!

Rafa has worked hard to bring in quality youngsters and I think that is why he really wants to stay with the club, to see players such as these come through.

Unfortunately, he's sh*te in FM , .

But yeah, I saw his matches a few times and he looks good with a killer left foot. Surely will be boss down the left for us!

We should train him as a left winger instead of a left back.

We've got Insua there and down the left, we're sh*te with the exception of Yossi.

Well theres another one gone. Nemeth next to go?

What the F**k. I couldnt believe when I saw it.

German teenager Christopher Buchtmann moves from Liverpool FC to Fulham

LIVERPOOL have agreed a deal to sell young left-back Christopher Buchtmann to Fulham for £100,000.

The 17-year-old German joined the Reds’ Academy in 2008 after making the switch from Borussia Dortmund.

Buchtmann was part of the Reds team who reached last season’s FA Youth Cup final and last summer he played a starring role in Germany’s European Under-17 Championship triumph. He was named among UEFA’s top 10 stars of the future.

However, after being promoted to Melwood he has struggled to impress this season and has been off-loaded to the Cottagers.

Liverpool Echo

Player thread was here: http://www.lfcreds.com/reds/index.php?topic=8406.0

Transfer topic was here: http://www.lfcreds.com/reds/index.php?topic=27446.0

Locked.

Fulham player thread is here: http://www.lfcreds.com/reds/index.php?topic=27456.0

At least he'll have a far greater chance of first team football at Fulham. I look forward to seeing how he does.

Have a feeling we'll regret this one though...