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Leeds to complete the Haber process this week
Leeds to complete the Haber process this week
Wednesday, 23rd Jul 2008 13:40

Leeds will decide on Marcus Haber’s future tonight, although the player has looked impressive in the two games he’s played so far.

The Canadian under-23 international will play against Shelbourne at Tolka Park tonight, in the final game of the pre-season tour of the Irish Republic, and Leeds will then decide whether to extend his trial or offer him a contract. Haber has played in both of United's previous matches in Eire and scored in their 3-2 victory over Bray Wanderers on Sunday, but Leeds might give him another game in Saturday's friendly against Barnet before making a final decision.

Gary McAllister told the Yorkshire Post "He's done fine so far and he got himself a goal against Bray. We've got one game to go in Ireland and we'll make a decision on him after that. He's fitted in well over here and the other players have made him feel very welcome. That's been important. It's never easy for trialists coming into a club like this and it's a big ask for a player of his age to join up on a tour abroad and make an impact. But he's worked hard all week."

Haber is available to sign on a free transfer from Dutch Eredivisie club FC Groningen, whom he joined from Vancouver in 2006. He had expected to progress from Groningen's under-19 squad to their reserves this summer, but instead the Dutch club allowed him to reach the end of his contract and take up the offer of a trial with Leeds. But he must have impressed somebody, because he was included in Canada's squad for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup last summer, and he has represented his country three times at under-23 level.

Before he bagan his trial last week Haber said: "Leeds were interested so I'm happy to be here at a club with so much history. I think everyone knows about the history of Leeds. They were in the Champions League not so long ago, and the Premiership. I know the club had financial problems but I would love to be a part in helping them get back up there."

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