Originally posted by PSGman#19
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For a team like Porto, situation is clear. They have deep scouting network of many years operating in Brazil, Colombia, etc. These people know every single variable to look for with South American talent. They have detailed lists of the young players in the country in every birth year and monitor them constantly until they are of age to transfer. Then these players themselves have less issues adapting bc of language, cultural similarities with Portugal. On top of that, the players themselves know very well the path they have selected (porto to top 10 club in world football) and are convinced that if they keep their end of the bargain they will get big move that benefits everybody.
And these players are available for so cheap! Esteghlal was asking for like $2 mil up front for Ghayedi and add ons. For 1 more million arsenal were able to sign Gabriel Martinelli from Brazilian 3rd tier, and recently signed another young winger from Sao Paolo for same $2 mil. I know which players I would rather have!
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