Man City teenager Matondo moves to Schalke


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Wales Training - The Vale Resort, Hensol, Britain - November 19, 2018 Rabbi Matondo of Wales during training Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

(Reuters) - Manchester City winger Rabbi Matondo has become the latest British youngster to sign for an overseas club after joining German side Schalke 04 on a four-year contract on Wednesday.

The 18-year-old's decision to leave the English champions is the latest example of a growing trend of young British talent opting to go abroad in search of greater playing opportunities.

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