“Here We Scout” with Fabrizio Romano: Bundesliga and Ligue 1
The Bundesliga has always been one of the most wanted leagues for talented players looking for opportunities, an excellent stage to show off their skills. The ability to do business as early as April or May to plan next season’s squads is a key factor; Borussia Dortmund signed Karim Adeyemi last May with a €30m deal for a star who will have lot of game time and be able to shine. Behind the scenes, Inter, Liverpool and Barcelona wanted to sign him — he is a great option for your Sorare team.
David Raum was the top signing of RB Leipzig, for a club record fee of €26m plus add-ons. He wants a place in the World Cup as a key player for Hansi Flick, and the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Bayern and Man City had inquired about him. Raum is a high-level left back that one day will play in the Premier League… remember these words! Ko Itakura cost around €5m but Borussia Moenchengladbach have signed a very good leader as their new center back, and the club has enjoyed a great beginning to the season thanks also to the Japan international’s excellent impact.
Adam Hlozek at 19 years old is one of the most promising young players in the world. Bayer Leverkusen anticipated English clubs but above all Sevilla tried to hijack the deal; he is a signing for present and future, and I recommend him for your squad alongside a top player like Sadio Mané, who needs no introduction of course. An excellent start at Bayern (4 goals in 5 games) and also the departure of Lewandowski help to understand how important Mané’s goals will be for Julian Nagelsmann this year. I think the Bundesliga is the perfect league for him after many great years in the Premier League.
Finally, Union Berlin believed in the skills of Jordan Siebatcheu, a potential star who arrived from Young Boys. The talent is evident and he’s quickly become a fan favorite with 2 goals and 2 assists in his first 4 Bundesliga games for Union, the early-season surprise in Germany. It will be necessary to be consistent but he’s a name that I include in my list.
In Ligue 1, there is no shortage of talents but also important players with an unrepeatable opportunity for their careers. Breel Embolo has explosiveness, talent and a perfect match with Wissam Ben Yedder; he’s a very good signing for $14m from Gladbach. Keep an eye also on Nuno Tavares as he was wanted by English and Italian clubs including Atalanta; congrats to Olympique Marseille and to those who’ll sign him on Sorare because Nuno is a left back with scoring potential and assists… so, he already scored two goals in Ligue 1. Arsenal consider him a potential top player for the future so he only joined OM on loan.
Another Arsenal departure, Alexandre Lacazette returns to France and the place he started his career after many years with the Gunners, and OL have found a true leader: goals, quality, experience and an excellent opportunity for your Sorare squad. Do not have doubts about Lacazette’s impact in Lyon. Important chance also for Colin Dagba on loan to Strasbourg; one of the best prospects of French football in his role in the last few years, the offensive fullback finally has a path to regular playing time and PSG will follow closely because his contract was extended until 2025 before the loan. He picked up an injury in preseason but once he gets back in top shape in a few weeks, watch out.
Lille strongly believe in Mohamed Bayo; they invested €14m to sign and Bayo had 14 goals in Ligue 1 last season. He can be the next big thing if he will be a regular starter and is a nice idea for your team, while those looking for talent but also guarantees must invest in Nuno Mendes: PSG triggered the €40m buy clause from Sporting this summer because Nuno is considered by Galtier, director Luis Campos and the whole club as a real beast, potentially one of the best left backs in the world in just a few years. I have no doubts: trust Nuno.
