Ibrahim Italia
17 year-old defender Ibrahim bin Yusoff became the second Grilled trainee to move to Italy in as many weeks, as Division Eight Milan side Deportivo La Taccona paid S$400 000 for his signature.
It had initially appeared that Ibrahim would be staying in Singapore, after a quick offer from -= Manchester United =-, but these hopes were swiftly dashed as bids came in from no less than seven other interested parties; Bononia Football Club (also Italian Division Eight), FC Xexand (Polish Division Nine), Sujan FC (English Division Five), F.C.Novi Dvori (Croatian Second Division), Internazionale Oradea (Romanian Division Five), 1.fc fň a bž (Czech Division Six) and A.C. MilanBP 2004 (Hungarian Division Six) all offered Ibrahim a contract.
Grilled scout Lim Hock Puay, who discovered Ibrahim after a recommendation from a friend, was optimistic that the youngster has what it takes. "For a defender, Italy is where it's at. Ibrahim has the tools - he doesn't need to fear anything in that respect. Hopefully we can see him back here someday."
