NextGen Series groups

The NextGen Series, the European competition showcasing football’s finest young stars, has today confirmed Serie A champions, Juventus Football Club, as the final club to sign up to the tournament for the upcoming season.

The Italians join Chelsea FC, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal FC, CSKA Moscow, RSC Anderlecht, Olympiacos, Borussia Dortmund, Athletic Club and 15 clubs from last season who will all compete for the coveted NextGen Trophy.

The tournament has proven a huge success in its first year, providing Europe’s finest youth talent with a solid platform on which to hone their skills in a competitive international environment.

The NextGen Series 2012/13 will include all of last year’s participants – excluding FC Basel who elected to withdraw from the upcoming season – alongside nine new clubs.

The six Groups for the NextGen Series 2012/13 are:

Group One – FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur, RSC Anderlecht, Vfl Wolfsburg.

Group Two – Manchester City FC, Juventus Football Club, Paris Saint-Germain, Fenerbahce.

Group Three – Chelsea FC, AFC Ajax, CSKA Moscow, Molde FK.

Group Four – Sporting Clube de Portugal, Celtic FC, Aston Villa FC, PSV Eindhoven

Group Five – Liverpool FC, Borussia Dortmund, Internazionale, Rosenborg BK.

Group Six – Arsenal FC, Athletic Club, Olympique de Marseille, Olympiacos.