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“Rare talent”: US club brings in 14-year-old

The 14-year-old soccer mega-talent Cavan Sullivan is about to make his professional debut with MLS club Philadelphia Union. He is "a rare and exceptional talent", according to sporting director Ernst Tanner.

Major League Soccer club Philadelphia Union have announced that they have signed the midfielder to a contract for the top division. Should Sullivan play for the club from his hometown until July 29, 2024, he would be the youngest debutant ever in a North American professional league according to MLS and also younger than all the top stars making their debut in a European league.

The club, where Sullivan's 20-year-old brother Quinn also plays, announced the deal without giving full details, but a separate contract with Manchester City is reportedly part of the agreement. Sullivan is expected to join the current English champions when he turns 18. "Cavan is undoubtedly a rare and exceptional talent. At just 14 years old, his natural ability and vision are far ahead of his age," said Union sporting director Ernst Tanner, formerly head of youth development at Red Bull Salzburg.