Earlier this month, reports surfaced that suggested that uncapped Canadian midfielder Keven Aleman was being tracked by the Costa Rican federation for future inclusion in their U-20 program. The reports seemed to suggest that Aleman had been contacted by Costa Rica and was considering a call up to a tournament in December.
Aleman's agent, Courtney James, has told Canadian Soccer News there is no truth to either reports.
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"I think, more than anything, that it is speculation on the part of Costa Rica. They see that he could be on his way to Spain and they're saying 'hey, we should look at this kid," James said by phone today. "But where were they when he was playing at the U-17? Keven was happy with the (Canadian) U-17 program - it was top class - and he still has interest in pursuing an international career with Canada."
Furthermore, James stated they had not been contacted by Costa Rica for any future inclusions.
"I haven't heard anything or been contacted. For that matter, Keven hasn't heard anything. I think this is simply speculation on the part of their federation and media."
As for where Keven goes next in his professional career, at this point he is still awaiting on approval from FIFA for a youth transfer to Real Valladolid.
"We're hoping it will be soon. But these things take time. For now he is still in Spain training."