SA teen to be signed by famous English football club
A 13-year-old South African is set to receive around R17 million once he is signed.
South Africans never cease to amaze with their international success, and the latest person that has the country bursting with pride is 13-year-old Camden Schaper.
According to Good Things Guy, the football prodigy from Benoni in the East Rand of Gauteng is reportedly on the verge of signing with the famous English football club Chelsea.
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Schaper has reportedly caught the attention of other powerhouse football clubs, including Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool.
However, it appears that Chelsea has sealed the deal, reportedly offering a staggering £700,000 (about R17 million) to secure the talented teen.
Camden's journey began on the football fields of Benoni, where he quickly stood out for his talent beyond his years.
From leading SuperSport United's under-11 squad on an unbeaten tour in Spain to training stints with Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United by the age of eight, the young star seemed destined for greatness.
In 2023, Camden's family made the decision to move to the UK to help him pursue his dream.
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While playing as an attacking midfielder at Blackburn Rovers, he continued to achieve success, catching the attention of the football world.
Top-tier clubs soon began queuing to sign the young player, and now it appears Chelsea has come out on top.
Camden is expected to join their youth setup very soon.
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