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Ministry keen to finalise Everton partnership

Sports Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek (inset) was impressed with Everton’s Goodison Park facilities during a tour recently.
THE National Under-23 team will get a chance to train with Everton's senior and reserve teams if the Sports Ministry goes ahead with its plan to sign a three-year deal with the English Premier League side.
The deal will also encompass coaching and grassroots development in Malaysia.

Sports Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the attachment with Everton could also pave the way for the Under-23 players to earn contracts with other European clubs.

"I am aware that it will be tough for our players to play for Everton but at least the attachment with the club will make them better players.

"It will open many doors for our players and who knows, maybe a few of them will earn a trial or even a contract with other European sides," said Ahmad Shabery, after testing the Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Club tennis courts, the venue of next month's WTA Tour Malaysian Open, yesterday.

He added that the government and the FA of Malaysia (FAM) were interested to sign a three-year deal with Everton.
Sports Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek (inset) was impressed with Everton’s Goodison Park facilities during a tour recently.
"However, we will need another round of talks before anything is finalised.

"We have received offers from other top clubs but Everton top our list for now. Everton's development programme is one of the best in the world,"

"I cannot go into the details as nothing is definite yet. We chose Everton because we were impressed with their facilities when we visited the club recently," he said.

  NST

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