Man United Denies Report That Adu Will Train With Team

Bidding Adu?: ManU Denies Claim That MLS Star Will Train With Them

Manchester United has “rejected claims” that DC United MF Freddy Adu will “join the club on trial later this month,” according to the Manchester GUARDIAN. Reports have suggested that Adu would train with the club “in the hope of securing a permanent contract,” but ManU execs insist that they “are not interested in the player.” ManU said in a statement, “Despite the recent bout of speculation, United’s stance has not changed and Adu will not be attending a trial” (Manchester GUARDIAN, 11/9). In DC, Stephen Goff reported Adu has been granted permission by DC United and MLS to join ManU for two weeks of offseason training beginning November 18, the “first step in what might lead to a permanent move to Europe next year.” Sources said that the arrangement was made by Adu’s reps at Wasserman Media Group, but that it is “not a tryout and Adu will return to Washington upon its completion.” Adu would “participate in regular practices and attend some team functions but not play in any official matches.” MLS Deputy Commissioner Ivan Gazidis: “We have a good relationship with Manchester United and the opportunity for Freddy to train there made sense for D.C. United, Freddy and the league” (WASHINGTON POST, 11/8).