Josh Perez in Spain

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by CreightonMCFCjoey, Apr 15, 2013.

  1. CreightonMCFCjoey

    Jan 30, 2007
    Omaha, NE
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    '98 #usynt Chivas USA starlet is signing up with Italian giants Fiorentina. Perez arrived in Florence today.
     
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  2. INKRO

    INKRO Member+

    Jul 28, 2011
    That sounds great, hopefully we'll hear from him again in about 5 years. ;)
     
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  3. Germerica

    Germerica Member+

    May 2, 2012
    Club:
    Los Angeles
    He's a big part of the U15 national teams and should move up to the U17s soon. The 2015 U17 cycle has essentially just started.
     
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  4. INKRO

    INKRO Member+

    Jul 28, 2011
    I meant club-wise, but good point. :)
     
  5. Germerica

    Germerica Member+

    May 2, 2012
    Club:
    Los Angeles
    This is actually kind of a big deal. Perez is pretty much the only USYNT player in an Italian academy right now. Lots in England and Germany. Not many in Spain or Italy.
     
  6. Tom Collingsworth

    Jun 14, 2011
    North Carolina
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Fiorentina may become our De facto Serie A club with Rossi there, Jozy still potentially moving there this summer and now Perez in their academy system.
     
  7. Ironkick14

    Ironkick14 Member+

    Sep 29, 2011
    Chicago, IL
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Unless Bradenton is indeed going away, he may be a Hyndman type player, a U17 that can't play with the U17s. But the point still stands that it is okay to follow his career
     
  8. sakibomb523

    sakibomb523 Member+

    Oct 13, 2009
    Orange County
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Yank Kid at Firenze
     
  9. Germerica

    Germerica Member+

    May 2, 2012
    Club:
    Los Angeles
    Here's an interview with Perez when he was training in Florence back in 2010. (at the end of the video you also hear from our friend Thomas Ziemer, who was there as well)

     
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  10. Bolivianfuego

    Bolivianfuego Your favorite Bolivian

    Apr 12, 2004
    Fairfax, Va
    Club:
    Bolivar La Paz
    Nat'l Team:
    Bolivia
    That Ismar Tandir kid...are we losing another one?
     
  11. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    o_O
     
  12. Real Corona

    Real Corona Member+

    Jan 19, 2008
    Colorado
    Club:
    FC Metalist Kharkiv
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Hmmm, I can't speak for anybody else, but right now the only club in Italy I give two poops about is Roma. That could change obviously with a Jozy-Joshua combo in five years but for now..
     
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  13. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
  14. CASportsDev

    CASportsDev New Member

    Jul 2, 2013
    Northern California
    Does anybody know how Perez will be able to move to Fiorentina and still comply with FIFA's general prohibition of transfers for players under 18? Will his family be moving as well... just like the kid who joined Real Madrid?
     
  15. Testudo

    Testudo Member+

    Jan 29, 1999
    Arlington, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
  16. giorgiochinaglia

    Mar 11, 2004
    New York City
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I spoke with Fiorentina. Perez has been signed, but he's still in the US. They're working to bring him at the end of the season together with his family. At first he will play for the Primavera team.
     
  17. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    It will be interesting to see how the manage this.
     
  18. ussoccer97531

    ussoccer97531 Member+

    Oct 12, 2012
    Club:
    --other--
    The Primavera team is the reserves. Impressive if true.
     
  19. Scotty

    Scotty Member+

    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
    Not exactly, but it is the youth team that's closest to the first team.
     
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  20. Gamecock14

    Gamecock14 Member+

    May 27, 2010
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Remember the last yank who was supposedly at the primavera level
     
  21. Smithsoccer1721

    Smithsoccer1721 Member+

    Feb 16, 2007
    Middle of the Table
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I thought he was pretty good at the Nike Friendlies this year. Wasn't blow away but since I have seen him play less than 5 times I can't really render a fair opinion. None the less I am sure this is an exciting time for him and his family.
     
  22. ussoccer97531

    ussoccer97531 Member+

    Oct 12, 2012
    Club:
    --other--
    He would be the youngest player on the team if he was playing with them right now.
     
  23. Tom Collingsworth

    Jun 14, 2011
    North Carolina
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He was played out of position by Richie Williams
     

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