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Richard Fay

Manchester United to take Bosnian goalkeeper on trial

Manchester United will take a look at Bosnian youngster Tarik Karic when he joins the club on trial later in the year.

The 16-year-old goalkeeper has been offered the opportunity to spend some time in United's youth set-up in September.

Karic is currently in Bosnian side's FK Zeljeznicar's academy and has been given permission by his parent club to pursue the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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The teenager is allowed to join United on trial. However, even if he impresses, they are not permitted to sign him before he turns 18 in September 2023, due to Brexit regulations.

Taking to social media Karic's club FK Zeljeznicar announced details of the trial and wished the young shot-stopper the best of luck when he spends his week in England.

"The head of Manchester United's scouting service, David Harrison, sent an invitation to FK Zeljeznicar and talented goalkeeper Tarik Karic to stay and train with Manchester United's peers from September 11 to 18," a Facebook post from the club read.

"FK Zeljeznicar proudly issued permission to Karic to go to Old Trafford. "Tarik Karic was born on September 19, 2005 in Sarajevo. The national team goalkeeper arrived in Zelj in 2018 from Famos, and last month he signed a contract with FK Zeljeznicar. Good luck!"

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