Donyell Malen hardlyplayed matches for Arsenal's PL2 team. He decided to go to PSV to get more chances. He played with their Young team 22 matches, which according to him were very educational (see the article I posted with his interview about it) at the age of 18. He in 1.5 season jumped from no chances at Arsenal to player for the Orange team. That 20/21 yo is maybe in relation to Dutch players older, but that doesnot mean he's not going to make big strides like Malen did. Anyway, Madueke referred to youngsters like him in that age group, who are looking with much interest to his experience and he himself was triggered by Mason Mount's experience.
Madueke + Malen are kinda proving our point. The Eerste Divisie moves would be much more valuable at an earlier stage. McEachran (2000) is a good contrast, if he was Dutch, he'd be a couple of full seasons into his Eerste Divisie. Just compare him as an U17 WC winner to the members of this years (2002) Dutch squad who have been breaking into that league this season/even last season. People aren't even saying they're terrible moves. Just they're having to head to a league which isn't much different and certainly isn't drastically better, than the PL2.
I can't judge the quality of the PL2, but a fact is that our second tier is watched by the scouts of the top clubs (much to my surprise I admit) as even the president of Barcelona last year said in an interview. For some at a relatively later age (still young!) it could be the way to be noticed.
Matty Longstaff's contract at St James’ Park runs out on June 30 and he is free to agree a deal with a club from outside the UK from February 1, reports @mhardysport #NUFC https://t.co/MCepHG6xVZ— Times Sport (@TimesSport) January 31, 2020
🇧🇪 Chelsea youth forward Charlie Brown has joined Belgian second-tier side Union Saint-Gilloise on loan. The 20-year-old has been a regular for the Blues’s U23s this season. #welcomecharlie #cfc https://t.co/ZfKLAsdTw7— English Players Abroad (@EnglishAbroad1) January 31, 2020
Would've thought he could do better than the Belgian 2nd tier. Suppose 6 months of regular senior football should do him some good.
The interesting thing about it is that they have five games left until the league splits into all manner of playoffs; they'll be in a group of four against three other first division teams, playing each other home and away, with an eventual path to a Europa League place. So he's got five games to settle in against 'lesser' opposition before facing a bunch of top flight teams.
Clinton Mola to Stuttgart out of nowhere. More news from Stamford Bridge: Clinton Mola (among most highly-rated #CFC & England youngsters) joins Stuttgart. €400k fee, 10% sell-on (down from 25% Chelsea wanted), 4.5yr deal for 18yo defensive player whose deal was to expire in summer @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/JsZSmCIYUC— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 31, 2020
I’ve honestly lost track of the amount of kids moving abroad. Might need a data base soon, lol. Mind you, after tonight with Brexit I’m presuming things should slow down in the future.
Luis Binks is about to join Montreal Impact. Quite a loss - arguably our next best young CB. Interestingly he shares an agent with their manager, Thierry Henry. pic.twitter.com/euqda1jx03— Chris I’Anson-Miller (@WindyCOYS) February 5, 2020 Luis Binks going to the MLS
Sancho scored a nice goal only for VAR to rule it out because of a tussle which didn’t even interfere with play. Incredibly harsh imo and a really soft call to rule out a good goal because of that.
Stephy Mavididi scored again for Dijon tonight. That’s now 5 in his last 6. Insert joke about cutting the mustard.
Marcus Edwards has pretty decent number for Vitória in Portugal, Another 2 goals today. 6 goals and 4 assist in just under 1800 minutes in all comps, probably deserves a call up to the 21s, but doubt Bothroyd will give him a chance.
Bobby Duncan back from exile. His first appearance since December. ⚽️ #FiorentinaTorino ore 11.00👥 L' #11Viola in campo📺 https://t.co/rI7eUxaAl6 e Sportitalia#PrimaveraTim#ForzaViola pic.twitter.com/wNc9lqc4CC— ACF Fiorentina (@acffiorentina) February 15, 2020
Robbie Burton reportedly joining Dinamo Zagreb. I know he’s most recently represented Wales at youth level but still, English born.
PSV wants to extend the contract (=improve it) with Madueke https://www.ed.nl/psv/psv-wil-contr...ns~ae4ad12e/?referrer=https://www.google.com/ use google translate
It's going very well for Alan Pardew at ADO so far!😬 The fans tried to take over training because they are so unimpressed with his management and tactics. https://t.co/cyeswmbZbH— Dutch Football 🇳🇱 (@FootballOranje_) February 26, 2020
He's living off the reputation of having a decent season at Newcastle. He did nothing before and he's done nothing since. Terrible manager!