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Nigerian-born Carney Chukwuemeka, labelled “best 16-year old player in England”, signs for Aston Villa

Nigerian-born Carney Chukwuemeka, labelled “best 16-year old player in England”, signs for Aston Villa

Nigerian-born Carney Chukwuemeka, labelled “best 16-year old player in England”, signs for Aston Villa

Carney Chukwuemeka, the midfielder touted as the best 16-year old football player in all of England has signed for Aston Villa.

“Today, Monday, the 2004-born player, who has been labelled the best 16-year-old in the whole of England by Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow, took to social media to announce that he has signed a new contract.

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“I am happy to have finally committed my future to @avfcofficial can’t wait for the new season🙏🏾,” Chukwuemeka posted on Instagram.

Though the teenager has not disclosed the length of contract, a FIFA rule states that players under the age of 18 may not sign a professional contract for a term longer than three years and any clause referring to a longer period shall not be recognized.

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In the curtailed Academy season, Chukwuemeka represented Aston Villa in the U18 Premier League, U18 Premier League Cup, FA Youth Cup and Premier League 2, scoring 3 goals from 22 appearances while producing six assists.

He played for the Northampton Town Academy prior to his move to Aston Villa.”

Allnigeriansoccer.com

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