Midfielder Man City was the U21 captain winning the European championship. James Mcatee is always among his brightest young talents. But he did not squeeze into the Man City squad and is at risk of being sold. It is the familiar ending of young talents from the leading academics of the fog.
The captain of U21 … also sold
At one time, the fact that a U21 captain leads the team to the European championship will become a springboard for him to occupy a major kick at the host club. But today, when the teams own the squad of two dozen national players and financial regulations encourage the sale of the Academy's products, that is no longer a ticket to ensure the future.
The fact that James McaTee is about to break up with Man City between the great interest from clubs in Germany and England is a clear testament to the rigorous level that young players have to overcome if they want to rise to the first team at H&DRA clubs.
