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Anderson may have to wait

29 Jun 2007 - 09:25:28

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Reports suggest Anderson may not be able to play for Manchester United this season because of work permit problems.

United signed the Brazilian teenager from FC Porto at the end of May but it now appears that he may have to wait a year before he can play for his new club.

Anderson does not have enough caps for Brazil to satisfy Home Office rules and his first application for a work permit was refused.

United lodged an appeal on Thursday, but if that fails they cannot reapply until next year.

Anderson needs to have played in 75 per cent of his country's international fixtures in the previous two years to meet Home Office criteria.

When his move to Old Trafford was finalised, Anderson said it was "a dream come true".

He added: "I cannot wait to play in the same team as Cristiano Ronaldo, who is a great player, as well as Wayne Rooney and many more."