As reported by Fabrizio Romano, European powerhouses Bayern Munich and Chelsea are keeping a close eye on the talented 16-year-old Ghanaian player Fatawu Ganiwu.
The youngster is scheduled for trials with several leading European clubs, with his first opportunity being at RC Lens. Additionally, he will attend a Champions League match involving the French side next month.
Ganiwu has been playing for Sportive Avranches in domestic competitions, a second-division team in the GARFA league.
The African ace gained significant recognition during the inaugural UEFA U16 development tournament held in Serbia earlier this year, where he played a crucial part in Ghana’s achievements.
🇬🇭 Ghanian top talent Fatawu Ganiwu [2007] will be traveling to train with European clubs very soon.
Told Ganiwu will attend UCL side RC Lens first in November 🔴🟡🤝🏻
Understand Bayern, RB Salzburg and Chelsea have been following him.
Ganiwu signed to Louis Bell, Fa Sport. pic.twitter.com/to5bUriJdE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 25, 2023
The young talent made a strong impression with a series of outstanding performances, earning him comparisons to former Chelsea star Michael Essien.
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Ghana has been consistently impressive in producing talented football players, with recent examples like Mohammed Kudus, Mohammed Salisu, Abdul Fatawu, and Kamaldeen Sulemana making significant impacts in Europe.
Ganiwu appears to be the next emerging talent from this productive system, and his exceptional potential suggests a promising future in the sport.
Austrian heavyweight RB Salzburg are another club vying to secure the signing of this midfielder.
Under the ownership of Todd Boehly, Chelsea have become renowned for nurturing and investing in young talent, establishing one of the top talent pools in Europe.
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The club boasts one of the Premier League’s youngest squads, with an average age of approximately 24.
Given the Blues’ ongoing pursuit of promising talents, Ganiwu has a significant opportunity to make a move to Stamford Bridge.
The player has inked a deal with the UK-based agency FA Sport, which also represents players like Armando Broja and Levi Colwill.
