United Sign Norwegian Youngster


Eikrem Signs

By Chris O'Brien
June 18 2006

Manchester United have snapped up Norwegian youngster Magnus Wolff Eikrem. The 15-year-old will sign professional terms with the club in November, having impressed at a football school set-up by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. New Page 3

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of 15-year-old Norwegian midfielder Magnus Wolff Eikrem.

Eikrem, who already has honours at Under-16 level for Norway, has joined the club on the recommendation of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He is a product of one of the football schools set-up by the United star, and really impressed Sir Alex Ferguson during a brief trial in Manchester.

The youngster will move from current club Molde FK to Lancashire in August following his 16th birthday when he can sign professional terms at Old Trafford.

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