Pachuca VP Confirms Chelsea FC Interest In Forward Jurgen Damm
Pachuca vice president Andres Fassi confirmed to Medio Tiempo that Chelsea FC are indeed interested in Mexican forward Jurgen Damm. The Mexican born Damm is half-German on his father’s side and is eligible for both national teams. He has only been with Pachuca for one season but underwent a trial with Manchester United in 2013 but the club was unable to sign him.
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Jurgen Damm also underwent a trial with Spanish second division team Real Oviedo but was also unable to sign there and instead moved from Estudiantes Tecos to Pachuca. According to ESPN, both Oviedo and Manchester United wanted to pay £500,000 but Pachuca wanted closer to £2 million and neither side could come to an agreement.
Andres Fassi on Chelsea’s interest in Jurgen Damm:
"“Yes, there is interest but we have to see how much they are interested. In principle we have a sporting plan for Jurgen and we hope he stays, but if something comes up from abroad, we have to take it into account and if it’s serious, we have to respond, we will have news in the next 48 hours.Chelsea are the club interested, but we have to see how much they are interested, we can’t go ahead of ourselves, we have to wait and see. When it comes to us, it’s a matter of sporting project. We want him to stay and we will see how much Chelsea are interested.There is a belief they arrive in Mexico on Thursday to talk with us.” Source: TribalFootball.com"
It is fantastic to see Chelsea’s technical direct Michael Emenalo leaving no stone unturned in the search for young talent. Thought Damm, at 21 years old, may be a bit older than most of Chelsea’s prospects he could end up being a fine signing. If they were to sign him then a loan is surely on the cards for the youngster.
Here is a short highlight video featuring the youngster:
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