However, his dreams to play alongside veterans like Bhutia will take some time as the CFA lad has been recruited for the Under-19 team, as per the norms of AIFF. "The AIFF has stipulated that all the I-League clubs should have Under-19 and Under-15 teams. He is still young and he has just crossed past the Under-17 category. If he does his training well then we will definitely see him playing in I-League in next two-three years," explained coach Tejinder Kumar.

It is pertinent to mention that Pune FC, formed two years back, have qualified for the first division I-League for the season 2009-10 along with FC Lajong, Viva Kerala and Salgaocar FC. And young Harpreet Singh couldn't have asked for me as the newly promoted club has signed India's number one goalkeeper Subrata Paul.

There is no doubt that the Punjab lad will blossom into a fine custodian under the former Mohun Bagan player's wings.

Meanwhile, after giving trials for Pune FC, the remaining three players returned to Delhi where they were absorbed by former India international Carlton Chapman who is going to open his new club. "Carlton got in touch with these boys and he promised me that the boys will play in his new club. Though the club has not been officially announced yet, it will see the light in few weeks. The club, which was earlier to be formed in Rajasthan, will play in Second Division I-League and Delhi League. It is a great opportunity for these young talents," shared Tejinder.

The remaining CFA boys who have crossed the Under-17 age group will remain in academy till 2011 although they cannot compete in any event. "It's better if these boys stay back at the academy and keep honing their skills. Two-three years later when they are ready, then they can go and play in any club," he said.