LoveCity said:
Just saw that - here's the story translated and some pics of the lad!
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Another prodigy joins our academy, he apparently said no to Real Madrid!
He has trained with Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Chelsea. Now the 14-year-old Martin Samuelsen Manchester City player.
FOOTBALL: – I am looking forward to living in Manchester, but it is of course a bit sad to move from family and friends.
Haugesunds Avis meets Martin at home in the living room on the Samuelsen Bleach myr some days prior to departure to England.
There is the danger that Frode Samuelsen should move to Manchester to work, and he takes his son with him to start at the Manchester City Youth Academy.
– I should develop my business again, and it looked fine, both in terms of school and football, that Martin will be, "said the father, that provides Web solutions to include sports clubs.
The rest of the family are at home in Haugesund.
"It will be sad not to have daily contact, but we'll see how it gets. Perhaps we also strikes us down in Manchester for a time, "said mother Anita Bådsvik Samuelsen.
Said no to Real Madrid
The parents of great talent from Haugesund has long held the cards close to chest, but now they frankly about her son's amazing story.
It all began when He was nine years old. He then trained with favorite club Manchester United.
Since he has been visiting several of Europe's best clubs.
He was only ten years old when he was spotted by Liverpool and invited to stay.
– He was in Liverpool approximately ten times from ten to twelve years, telling his father.
Then came the Real Madrid on the Court. When Martin was twelve years old, he trained two weeks with the Spanish club.
"I played an international tournament for Real Madrid in Tenerife, where clubs like Manchester United, Barcelona and Inter took part, says Martin.
Real Madrid would bring him to the Club, but parents said no.
– Due to Martin's young age, and a good development deals on home turf, it was never any agreement. It was better to stay in Haugesund, says his father.
Discovered in Haugesund
Meanwhile, Chelsea would have him on the visit.
– But we said no. There was too much travel, says his father.
In 2010, Chelsea contact again, and when he trained with the Club for several weeks.
A few months later made an English Scout interest to Martin when he played for young boys ' team to Djerv 1919 in Haugesunds Avis Cup.
Last spring, he was invited to Manchester City, and when he was offered positions in team Youth Academy to the Club.
Earlier this week he and his father moved to Manchester, and yesterday, he had his first training.
Martin is going to go on an English private school that has customized schedules for the players at the Academy.
When he's finished high school in the summer of 2013, can he be offered a professional contract with Manchester City.
Has big ambitions
The family understands that it is questioned that the son goes to England as a 14-year-old.
– For some it's just to go out so early, while for others it is completely wrong, "said the father.
Her mother agree.
"We see it as a little adventure for the whole family. We believe in learning languages and bring new impulses, "she said.
The family lived for two years in California when Martin was less.
"We were doing something completely different, and we don't regret it," said her mother.
Even though Martin now coming into a søkkrik Club, there is no money to pick up before he gets a pro contract.
– He gets an education, but we are paying all by yourself, "says the mother.
The family claim they are not thinking so much about whether Martin is pro or not.
"We are taking one day at a time. He gets good training and follow-up, so nor time view if he is Manchester City player or not. We have a relaxed relationship with it, "said the father, who denies being a downturn if Martin is not professional.
Her mother stressed that school is the most important.
– There is a lot that can happen, and the most important thing is that he has several legs to stand on. But now he his, and it is to play football, "she said.
Martin himself has big ambitions.
"I will be among the best, and feel free to play in a major European club and win something, he said.
Training, coaching and training. It has made Martin Samuelsen to Manchester City player.
Haugesunds Avis has the last few days focus on talent development.
The parents of Martin Samuelsen selected early on that his son had talent.
– He already had excellent motor skills when he was 2-3 years, and he had a winner determination I haven't seen, telling his father Fred Samuelsen.
Martin distinguished himself early on, and eventually, he was also playing with those who were older than him.
– He was a head start, "said the father.
According to the danger it is training that made Martin good.
– He has trained structured since he was eight years old, and carried out exercises in ball bingen in all weather conditions, "said the father, which has the following advice to kommed with:
"It is important to invest time in training work.
He pointed to the well-known recipe to be good: one must train at least 10,000 hours to reach the top.
Martin has trained 20 hours a week since he was eight years.
– But many of those hours come by themselves with the practices and games, stressed the danger.
Even Martin says that he never gets tired of football.
"I will not be bored. I will be disappointed if I play a bad match, "said Martin, before he adds:
– But it helps me just to train even more.
New Academy
Manchester City are planning a new Youth Academy.
Manchester City's Youth Academy was started in 1998. Since then, over 30 players from the Academy got A lagskamper for the Club.
– An unprecedented achievement, claiming the Club on its website.
Academy of the City is located in Platt Lane, South of the Centre in Manchester. Here the Club with both indoor and outdoor courts, as well as its own gym.
"It looks very good," said Martin Samuelsen.
His father was also impress the Club has over plans for a new and modern youth Academy near the home ground of Etihad Stadium.
-City rates very on the Academy, "says Frode Samuelsen.
Etihad Campus has a price tag of one billion kroner, and will have accommodations to 72 young players, classroom with space for 200 pupils, 16 football fields, several Office buildings and the latest training and rehabilitation equipment.
The plans also include a new stadium with a capacity of 7,000 spectators.
"We know that talent development must be the heart of the Club. It is to get players has helped us on our way, but now we must also prioritize player development, well-being and good facilities, "said Manchester City Football Club's CEO Brian Marwood to homepage.
The new Academy has been being planned for three years, and the City has taken inspiration from clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, Ajax, the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Lakers.
