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Liverpool using Turkish TV to unearth next recruit

Liverpool hope to unearth Turkey's next superkid.

Turkish reality TV show Soccer Prince is aiming to discover football's next superstar and send them to Liverpool for a year's development.

Thousands of hopefuls between 14 and 16 years old will audition in 15 cities across Turkey with the eventual winner enjoying a one-year programme with the Reds, including an English education.

Reds managing director Ian Ayre believes the club are offering a brilliant chance to youngsters worldwide.

He said: "What we are providing is that once-in-a-lifetime chance to play for Liverpool.

"People love us because of football and it lets people in other countries see the power of Liverpool Football Club.

"The key for us is that it is all over different parts of the world and gives thousands of kids a chance."

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