Post by derbiean on Aug 20, 2009 17:36:12 GMT -1
Derby County today completed to signing of promising youngster Medi Abalimba from Southend United.
The 17-year-old Congolese midfielder has been training with the Rams in recent weeks and a fee has been agreed between by both clubs.
Abalimba - who was spotted playing Sunday League Football by the Shrimpers and offered a scholarship deal - also caught the eye of both Manchester United and Liverpool whilst on the books at Roots Hall.
Abalimba is expected to feature heavily in the Derby County Reserve Team this season.
The 17-year-old Congolese midfielder has been training with the Rams in recent weeks and a fee has been agreed between by both clubs.
Abalimba - who was spotted playing Sunday League Football by the Shrimpers and offered a scholarship deal - also caught the eye of both Manchester United and Liverpool whilst on the books at Roots Hall.
Abalimba is expected to feature heavily in the Derby County Reserve Team this season.
