Manchester United Sign Young Finnish Striker


Bringing In Talent

By David Hobbs
September 9 2003

Manchester United have signed Finnish U16 starlet Jami Puustinen from FC Espoo in Finland, on a 3-year deal. Puustinen caught United’s eye when playing in the Ballymena tournament in Ireland scoring six times in four games. Match Report

Young Finn Signs For United

Manchester United have signed Finnish U16 starlet Jami Puustinen from FC Espoo in Finland, on a 3-year deal.

Various clubs around the world including Premiership teams like Blackburn and Southampton wanted the young Finnish striker, but Puustinen has been a lifelong supporter of the Red Devils, and cant wait to play in their academy, which has produced stars like David Beckham and Paul Scholes.

“ I am nervous, but it is a great chance for me,” said the Finland U16 international.

Puustinen caught United’s eye when playing in the Ballymena tournament in Ireland scoring six times in four games.

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