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16-year-old goalkeeper Atanas Kehayov becomes part of Roma youth team

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The Bulgarian goalkeeper Atanas Kehayov has been recruited to the A.S. Roma youth team, the football club officially announced. The footballer born in 2007 has already been training for a few days under Federico Guidi with the talents of the Giallorossi. The club states that "he plays very well with his feet".

Atanas Kehayov was born in Burgas and began playing football at the Chernomorets football school. He also played for Levski for two years. 

The young hope of Bulgarian football is member of Bulgarian national Under-17 team.



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