No Aston Villa For Brad Guzan.
Brad Guzan, the 2007 Major League Soccer Goalkeeper of the Year and US National Team Keeper will not be headed to Aston Villa for the reported sum of 4 million dollars. Guzan was set to step into an Aston Villa keeper jersey pending his work permit being approved. Today, Guzan’s work Permit application was turned down and thus the 4 million dollar contract cancelled. “We're very disappointed with the outcome as we were really looking forward to Brad joining us but unfortunately it wasn't meant to be," Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill said.
According to Sky Sports, “Guzan's work permit application was rejected because he hasn't gotten enough caps with the U.S. national team in the last year or so. He'll need to get more international experience before he can reapply.”
Guzan will return to the United States and rejoin the U.S. national team training camp this weekend in California. The United States is preparing for their Wednesday February 6th exhibition game against Mexico.
Chivas USA coach Preki Radosavljevic had these comments about the deal falling through, "Although we share in his disappointment at the denial of his British work permit, we know that Brad, like the true professional he is, will continue to work hard to improve every day on and off the field with Chivas USA,"
After all is said and done, this is a great save for Chivas. Guzan’s departure would have left Chivas USA with a tough decision on who would mind the net in place of Guzan.
Brad Guzan is young and time and experience will only help his case for another journey across the Pond. Guzan has been very strong in goal for the US National Team and because of this he should see much more time in the net for the U.S. side.
So, where does Celtic now stand? Celtic’s interest last week was very genuine. If the ‘ Bhoys’ are going to extend their offer from earlier this week to Guzan, they have until Midnight tonight to settle a deal at which time the transfer window closes.
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Peter Mastrogiovanni
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