Freddy Adu about to get "Real"
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In a surprising move, Freddy Adu will be leaving the confines of the nation's capital. DC United and Real Salt Lake announced a trade yesterday that will send the much-hyped player to Utah. Adu was traded along with goalkeeper Nick Rimando to Salt Lake. In return, DC United will recieve goalkeeper Jay Nolly, a designated player slot, and other considerations including a share of any transfer fee RSL picks up for Adu.
To say the least, this trade is intriguing. Adu turns 18 in June, in which time he'll likely be a target for European clubs. He's already garnered interest, as Manchester United invited Adu on a two-week trial in November, where he trained with the English giants. RSL is likely to not hang onto him for very long, and will get a good chunk of money out of this deal. The big question remains: What does DC United have up its sleeve with a second player designation? Are there a few big names wanting to wear Black and Red?
For the uninitiated, the designation will allow a team to sign a player for as much as they please, and only a pre-determined amount will cost against the salary cap. Each team has one, but it can be traded, as United and the New York Red Bulls have already done.
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