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Derby gain Feilhaber work permit
Feilhaber in action for the US against Paraguay
Derby County have gained a work permit for German club Hamburg's United States midfielder Benny Feilhaber. The 22-year-old, who was born in Rio de Janeiro but moved to the United States when he was six, will now fly to England to complete the move
Derby boss Billy Davies said: "We're bringing in another very good young player with excellent potential.
"He is growing in stature with his national team. I believe he's ready for the challenge of the Premier League."
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Feilhaber made his debut for the US earlier this year and scored the winner in the 2-1 Gold Cup final victory over Mexico in June.
Feilhaber did not meet the qualifying criteria of playing in 75% of internationals in the last two years, but the Home Office have now given him the work permit.
Feilhaber in action for the US against ParaguayDerby County have gained a work permit for German club Hamburg's United States midfielder Benny Feilhaber. The 22-year-old, who was born in Rio de Janeiro but moved to the United States when he was six, will now fly to England to complete the move
Derby boss Billy Davies said: "We're bringing in another very good young player with excellent potential.
"He is growing in stature with his national team. I believe he's ready for the challenge of the Premier League."
606: DEBATE Give your reaction to Derby's move for Feilhaber
Feilhaber made his debut for the US earlier this year and scored the winner in the 2-1 Gold Cup final victory over Mexico in June.
Feilhaber did not meet the qualifying criteria of playing in 75% of internationals in the last two years, but the Home Office have now given him the work permit.