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Rangers FC – Resetting the Player Trading Model
In the summer of 2023, the Rangers board handed then manager Michael Beale the ‘keys to the kingdom’. The Englishman, despite his experience as both a manager and recruiter, was allowed to find his own targets and bring them through the door. Summer 23/24 This was how his summer window looked (permanent transfers…
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Willian Pacho: PSG’s Newest Defensive Dynamo
Name: Willian Joel Pacho Tenorio Date of Birth: October 16 2001 Place of Birth: Quinindé, Ecuador Country: Ecuador (18 caps) Willian Pacho’s rapid rise from the streets of Ecuador to the bright lights of Paris is a testament to his immense talent and dedication. In just a few short years, the Ecuadorian defender has…
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Analyzing Real Betis’ Summer 2024 Transfer Business
Real Betis are following a season in which they finished 3rd in their Europa League group and lost in the first knockout round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. In addition, after several years ending in the top 6 and earning qualification to the Europa League, they finished 7th, getting into the Conference League. After…
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Mateus Fernandes: Shining the Spotlight on Southampton’s Portuguese Midfielder
Sporting Clube de Portugal have produced the Matheus Nunes regen, when Matheus has hardly started ‘Matheusing’. Remove the H and you get Mateus, and he is Him – arguably the more rounded midfield talent. An all-action number 8 with elite physical attributes and technical resources. An overall fee of €20 million may become business…
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Oliver McBurnie: Analyzing Las Palmas’ Scottish Forward
At 28 years of age, Oliver McBurnie has already plied his trade in England’s fifth tier, fourth tier, third tier, second tier, top-flight, as well as the Professional Development League. Having joined Sheffield United for €19 million in 2019, McBurnie has experienced both relegation and promotion with the Blades and scored a total of 29…
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Ricardo Rodríguez: The Swiss Veteran Headed for Betis
Real Betis had a slightly disappointing season where they ended 7th, entering the UEFA Conference League and ending 3rd in their Europa League group stage before being eliminated in the first knockout round of the Conference League. One position where they have made changes this summer is in their left-back position after the departures of…
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Unai Núñez: The Return of Athletic Club’s Homegrown Defender
After a sensational campaign that saw them challenge for Champions League football, finish fifth in the LaLiga table, and win their first major trophy in four decades with the Copa del Rey, Athletic Club are picking up where they left off under Ernesto Valverde. Apart from a 1-0 loss to Atlético Madrid, the Basque side…
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Luis Rioja: The Veteran Winger Headed for Mestalla
It has been a dismal start to the campaign for Valencia CF, who sit bottom of the La Liga table with just two points from five matches. Los Che will be looking to turn around their early-season woes on Saturday as they host Champions League newcomers Girona, and they’ll be counting on Luis Rioja to…
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Niclas Füllkrug: Journeyman Striker Ready To Win Hammers’ Hearts
Niclas Füllkrug does not come from the same mould of German talisman of the past. Yet he has captivated fandoms by doing what he does best at club and international level – scoring goals. The 31-year-old made the move to the Premier League this summer, as he joined West Ham United for a fee…
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No Eric García, No Problem: Alejandro Francés Is Here to Stay for Girona
Alejandro Francés is my unofficial litmus test for Spanish football interest. Two types of people clicked on this article: those with serious La Liga ball knowledge who already knew about him, and those with who are not familiar, but are passionate enough about Spanish football to want to learn. Whichever of those people you are,…
