Former Tottenham Hotspur academy striker Kazaiah Sterling has joined US third-tier side South Georgia Tormenta FC.
Sterling recorded just two appearances for the Spurs first-team (Transfermarkt) and most recently turned out for Isthmian League Premier Division outfit Potters Bar Town after leaving the club last summer.
Having also embarked on various loan spells across the EFL and Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton, the 23-year-old is now set to head overseas to the USA to join Tormenta.
Speaking about the move, Sterling said: “I’m really excited to get over there and meet up with the team and get to see the fans.
“I’ve got positive spirits going into this season, and my goals for the season are to help the team win the league by scoring, assisting and creating goals – also by helping the team in any way I can.”
Ian Cameron, Tormenta head coach, added (US League One): “Kazaiah is a well-rounded forward with good movement in behind, an ability to link play, and aggression against the ball. These attributes are exciting to coach, and our midfielders will thrive off his energy in front of them.
“There’s no doubt his education at Tottenham Hotspur has been formative in his development.
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“The transition to Tormenta FC is made easier by virtue of his experiences on loan at clubs like Southend and Greenock Morton in the past calendar year. There, Kazaiah learned his trade in a less-privileged environment, thus arriving more determined than ever to reach the top leagues again.
“We must all appreciate there is a transition period for all internationals to American soccer, no matter what level a player comes from.
“It is our staff and players’ responsibility to help him with that and provide a platform for him to do his part, score goals and lead the line.”
Spurs Web Opinion
It hasn’t happened for Sterling in England as he has bounced around the divisions, but hopefully, he can ignite his career over in the USA.
He is clearly very talented as demonstrated by his progression through the Spurs academy and he is still at an age where he can forge a very good career for himself.
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