Updated: 02/24/2013 05:36 | By Channel NewsAsia

Football: Singapore’s Adam Swandi secures 2—year contract with FC Metz

SINGAPORE: Sixteen—year—old Adam Swandi has secured a two—year deal with French Football Club FC Metz.

He was the Most Valuable Player of the Singapore National Football Academy Under—16 team at the Lion City Cup tournament last June.

Adam Swandi, recently underwent training stints with top European clubs such as Newcastle United, Chelsea, FC Metz and Atletico Madrid.

His latest move to Metz sees him undergo training and compete for their U—19 team, while furthering his studies there.

The former U—16 captain said he chose the French club as he liked his experience there and the club is renowned for its youth academy.

The Football Association of Singapore was behind the partnership and is looking at sending more youths for such exposure.

— CNA/fa

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