Milan sign nine-year-old
Thursday 25 September, 2008
Milan have signed a nine-year-old Mexican boy, who has already been compared to Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero and Diego Maradona.
In a piece of forward planning, the Rossoneri have pounced to secure the services of Edgardo Obregon.
The tiny trequartista had been learning the ropes at Guadalajara outfit Chivas where he has been nicknamed 'The Cat.'
Obregon impressed at the recent Milan Friendly youth tournament and was reportedly also approached by Barcelona.
“He's the heir to Messi, Aguero and Maradona,” Spanish newspaper Marca claimed.
Many of Europe's top clubs are recruiting players at a young age as the race to find the superstars of tomorrow becomes ever more competitive.
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