Brandao signs for big boys
Walsall teenager Evandro Brandao was poised to complete his dream move to Manchester United today as Saddlers insisted they had no choice but to sell their young star. Walsall teenager Evandro Brandao was poised to complete his dream move to Manchester United today as Saddlers insisted they had no choice but to sell their young star. The clubs agreed a fee in time for Brandao's return from Portugal yesterday and he was due to sign paperwork this afternoon to take him to the Old Trafford academy. Youth development officer Bill Jones today said Walsall could not have held on to the 15-year-old, whose transfer package includes clauses that will net Saddlers extra money if he is sold on or plays for the United first team.
Walsall teenager Evandro Brandao was poised to complete his dream move to Manchester United today as Saddlers insisted they had no choice but to sell their young star.
The clubs agreed a fee in time for Brandao's return from Portugal yesterday and he was due to sign paperwork this afternoon to take him to the Old Trafford academy.
Youth development officer Bill Jones today said Walsall could not have held on to the 15-year-old, whose transfer package includes clauses that will net Saddlers extra money if he is sold on or plays for the United first team.
