Liverpool sign American teenager Bijev

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American teenager Villyan Bijev signs with Liverpool FC

American teenager Villyan Bijev agreed to terms with English club giant, Liverpool FC, over the weekend, according to a report from KMPH Fox 26 out of Fresno, Calif. The report indicated that Bijev signed a three-year contract with a two-year option. Bijev’s high school coach and former MLS midfielder Chad McCarty confirmed the information to the television station.

The striker avoided the notoriously difficult work permit issue of English soccer via his Bulgarian citizenship. Villyan’s father, Chris, was born in the eastern European nation and now is a renowned attorney in Northern California for immigration and nationality issues.

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Liverpool signing Bijev to be loaned to Belgian champs Genk

Cal Odyssey striker Villyan Bijev has signed a five-year contract with English Premier League giants Liverpool and has been immediately loaned to Belgian champs Racing Genk, MLSsoccer.com has learned.

The 18-year-old Fresno, Calif.-raised forward holds a Bulgarian passport, but that country has yet to fully complete its European Union induction, having only joined in 2007. Bijev will be able to obtain a UK work permit with his passport next July, but for the meantime must start his pro days in the Jupiler League.

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