Monaco confirm signing of Cork City teenager David Dunne

David Dunne made his Cork City debut as a 15-year-old last season. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Monaco confirmed the signing of David Dunne from Cork City on Wednesday. 

The 16-year-old joins the French club on a trainee contract. Dunne made his Cork City debut as a 15-year-old last season. The talented forward had made three appearances for Cork this season. 

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"He's not under contract with us so it's just a compensation package between the clubs so I actually have no idea," former Cork City manager Tim Clancy explained in April when asked regarding the speculation about the teenager leaving the club. 

"It's David's decision and his family's decision, and his representative. We can't turn down offers for players that aren't under contract. I think David was offered a good contract with us but because of the Brexit situation he can leave.

"Monaco can offer him a contract the exact same day we can and the last time I looked out my window in Cork it's not as nice as Monaco!"

Dunne was named men's U15 LOI Academy Player of the Season for 2024.