Feruz

Islam Feruz, a refugee from Somali, making his debut for Scotland Under 17's at Dumfermine's East End Park earlier this week.

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Islam Feruz, a refugee from Somali, making his debut for Scotland Under 17's at Dumfermine's East End Park earlier this week.

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Yet having just turned 16, and in a matter Lennon believes owes more to agents than the player himself, Feruz is expected to pen an initial £2,500-a-week deal at Stamford Bridge.

The Guardian World News Ewan Murray 2011

Feruz has represented Scotland at youth level after benefiting from Fifa eligibility rules and was courted by other clubs including Manchester City.

The Guardian World News Ewan Murray 2011

Neil Lennon says Celtic's Islam Feruz had 'head turned' by Chelsea • Young forward poised to sign scholarship terms with the Blues

The Guardian World News Ewan Murray 2011

Photograph: John Clifton/Action Images Neil Lennon, claims that Islam Feruz has had his head turned as the Somalia-born teenager prepares to sign scholarship terms with Chelsea.

The Guardian World News Ewan Murray 2011

Islam Feruz had his head turned by Chelsea, according to the Celtic manager, Neil Lennon.

The Guardian World News Ewan Murray 2011

Feruz's current agent, Rui Alves, has said of the forward: "It was in Islam's heart to move to Chelsea."

The Guardian World News Ewan Murray 2011

Feruz and his family became refugees in Glasgow a decade ago and his football talent was noticed at the age of 12 by Celtic, who moved Feruz and his parents into accommodation in the west end of Glasgow.

The Guardian World News Ewan Murray 2011

In 2009 Feruz even appeared for Celtic's first team in a testimonial match for the late Tommy Burns.

The Guardian World News Ewan Murray 2011