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Diego Armando Sinagra Maradona, also known as Diego Junior, will sign for fourth-tier club El Porvenir, from the town of Gerli near the capital Buenos Aires, according to coach Luis Ventura.

Ventura, who is also a journalist, revealed the news on Twitter, saying: "I have in my hand the passport of Diego Armando Maradona and the permit to transfer his Italian registration...the future of Diego Junior is in Gerliiii."

Playing down comparisons with his legendary father, Diego Junior told the Argentine sports daily Ole: "I love Argentine football and to play there is something I've wished to do.

"If I were like my father I would be playing for the best teams in the world. I feel like I am a good player and I hope I can demonstrate that in Argentina."

Ole reported that the 25-year-old, who had been playing with Italian lower league side Quarto, will arrive in Argentina next Wednesday, with his wages being paid for by a third party.

"The club is not paying a cent, but this could generate interest and income," added Ventura.

Diego Junior, who was born while his father was playing for Napoli, came close to joining Scottish lower-league club Clyde when aged 16 in 2003.

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Aug 17, 2012

Marquez

I bet he not as good as his old timer. 25 years?
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Aug 17, 2012

VENDALIOUS

i bet his on drugs like his old timer

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Aug 17, 2012

RaoN

His definetly not a good player.
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Aug 20, 2012

T'dpole

Thisn one looks like he has tasted Nnyaope, look at him and damn 25 he is too old to be called a youngster........and playing in the fouth tier shows that he is indeed a Cow, he should have gone to Naturena, they could have signed him......i doubt, Bobsteak could be the thrid party paying his salary with the moneys from Mbombela R1.2billion contract..................im just saying.................
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