U.S. soccer prodigy Freddy Adu signs for European side U.S. . Ghanian-born Manchester United hailed as saviour of Benfica soccer since age of 13 . Had been linked with bigger clubs including Manchester United , Real Madrid . Move to lesser club could help the 18-year-old adapt to Portuguese football .
U.S. soccer prodigy Freddy Adu signs for Portuguese side Benfica . Ghanian-born Adu hailed as saviour of U.S. soccer since age of 13 . Had been linked with bigger clubs including Manchester United , Real Madrid . Move to lesser club could help the 18-year-old adapt to European football .