Adu Dreams Of Teaming Up With Rooney
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Freddy Adu says has suggested that he dreams of teaming up with Manchester United star Wayne Rooney one day.
The Ghanaian born poster-boy of American soccer had a trial with United in December of 2006, but was deemed not quite ready for the rigours of elite football.
Now, still only 18, Adu is working hard on making a name for himself in Europe amidst the ongoing turmoil at Portuguese club Benfica.
"Some English clubs were interested in me when I first emerged as a footballer. Manchester United were in touch but perhaps Sir Alex Ferguson believed I was too young to make the jump," said Adu.
"But Wayne Rooney is my idol. I always watch his games now I'm in Europe with Benfica. I hope I can swap shirts with Rooney on Wednesday."
Adu was among 22 players picked for the U.S. soccer team's exhibition game at England next week.