QPR sign young Danish striker Marco Ramkilde
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Queens Park Rangers have signed 21-year-old Danish striker Marco Ramkilde on a free transfer.
Ramkilde, who has represented his country at U16, U17, U18 and U19 level, will work with the club’s U23s squad and joins on an 18-month contract.
Speaking to qpr.co.uk, he said: “On the first day of my trial at QPR, it felt like the perfect match.
“I know this is a club with a lot of history and it is a great opportunity for me.
“I am looking forward to showing what I can do. I want to develop.
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“I know that I am not quite ready yet, but with the help of the staff here hopefully I can progress and help the club if I get my chance.”
Ramkilde started his career in his native Denmark with Aalborg Boldspilklub (AaB) and has been on trial with Paul Hall’s U23s squad for the last few weeks.
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In 2016, he made his senior debut for AaB just three weeks after his 18th birthday and has recently recovered from a serious ankle injury.
