Two of the summer?s biggest transfer moves from Germany to the Premier League are starkly contrasting prospects
What must a footballer who costs ?80m, ?100m or more be able to do and prove? He should be a promising prospect at the age of 17 to 20; occupy a clear position on the pitch; be one of the five most important players in a team; perform consistently over many years; prove himself in international competition; and be physically strong. This applies to virtually all those for whom this price has been paid: Kylian Mbapp?, Neymar, Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Ousmane Demb?l?.
Two German footballers moved to the Premier League for such a sum in the summer. One of them meets these criteria. Florian Wirtz?s career has been impressive. He caught the football?s attention as a ****ager. It was only a matter of time before he made his breakthrough.
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