DC United Homegrown CB Matai is sold to AFC Bournemouth
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Anonymous
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2.5 mil + sell on percentage
https://www.givemesport.com/bournemouth-agree-transfer-matai-akinmboni-dc-united-sources/ |
Anonymous
Hope he does well. |
Anonymous
Absolutely, a great family. |
Anonymous
| He's 18. Why on earth didn't he just leave DCU at 18 and renounce any contracts signed when he was a minor? He could have personally pocketed that money |
Anonymous
There's always one in every crowd Ignorant loud and proud |
Anonymous
Doesn't work like that unfortunately. |
Anonymous
| Looks like his younger brother is on trial with Manchester City as well. What an amazing time for them! |
Anonymous
Where did you see that? People use trial very loosely. It doesn't really matter because without qualifying for one of the exceptions to the FIFA transfer rules, an overseas move won't happen until 18. |
Anonymous
Also why the older brother stayed at DC United until his 18th birthday and transferred literally one month after his 18th birthday. |
Anonymous
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FIFA transfer rules is an area where most American parents just don't have the knowledge or experience and the rules are pretty clear. Under 18, an international transfer is not allowed unless the player qualifies for one of 4 exceptions:
1. The parents of the player move to the new country for reasons that are not related to football 2. The player is over 16 years old and is moving within the EU or within EEA territory, in which case the new club has to (a) provide the player with adequate football education, (b) provide him with academic/school education in addition to his football education, (c) look after the player in the best possible way, and (d) provide the relevant association with proof that the aforementioned requirements are met. (This is basically boarding and schooling requirement) 3. Both the player and the club are within 50km of their shared border and the distance between player and club is less than 100km 4. Five year rule: The player is registering for the first time in another country after having lived in said country for the last five consecutive years Unless a player is within one of those exceptions, you won't see an international transfer under the age of 18. When I hear people talking about my kid is going to x academy overseas thinking they will sign with them when their kid is under 18, I literally cringe. International experiences are great and if a player can get them that is awesome. But there are realities of football and FIFA that most people just don't understand because they don't have the knowledge or even the reason to acquire the knowledge. |
Anonymous
| The most common exceptions are the first two. The first is self explanatory. The second is when a player moves by himself and the academy fully boards him. Much higher threshold to get this type of deal coming from the US and going into Europe (where the level and standard is just way higher). The player would need to be top two or three in the age group at the target club.The cost for this setup at the academy is much higher for the player and they would need to be far better than the existing talent at the target club. |
Anonymous
In addition to the fact that he signed a homegrown deal with DC United at the age of 15 which also tied him to the club and gave the club elevated rights over his movement. |
Anonymous
Just remember that DC United is getting this money, not the player. He is going into the u21 squad where salaries are WAY different and the grind is also different as a result. Still a good move for him without question. Premier league team and system versus DC United...No brainer. Hopefully he plays a lot. |
Anonymous
Seriously. How miserable is your life? You really can't just let one post pass you by without jumping in with your toxic negativity? |
Anonymous
Unless he qualifies for a British passport through his parents, or grandparents, he will not be able to join an academy in the UK. They have EXTREMELY strict immigration and work permit laws there Furthermore, if he is being looked at by MCFC it is more than likely it would be for one one of the other City Football Group clubs and not MCFC itself. It is very difficult for youth players to break through there even if they are good players. Many former youth players from the club leave and go elsewhere and play regularly but can't get into the City first team. All that said, I hope he does well for himself. |