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Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Bayern Munich prodigy Maycon Cardozo, but there is a significant hurdle to overcome.

Cardozo’s rise

Born in São Paulo, Cardozo spent the majority of his childhood in Thailand. It was in the Asian country that he took his first steps in professional football.

Cardozo came through the ranks in the STB Sports Thai Bavaria Academy, earning himself a move to Bayern’s international U18 side, the Global Academy.

His impressive rise continued as he soon moved up to the associated U19 World Squad project. A right-footed winger comfortable on either flank, Cardozo earned a trial with Bayern’s Under-17s, which led to a professional contract with the club.

The 17-year-old made his Bundesliga debut when he came on in the 74th minute of Bayern’s home meeting with Borussia Mönchengladbach. He was brought on again in the dying embers of Bayern’s 4-0 victory over Union Berlin.

According to TEAMtalk, United scouts have been “blown away” by Cardozo, but chances of signing him are slim because of the contract he recently signed, giving Bayern strong control over his future.

Eyeing move

TEAMtalk write, “Manchester United scouts have identified highly-rated Maycon Cardozo as a...