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Best Signings of the Summer (So Far) + Spalletti to Juve
On this episode, Patrick and Hayden look at some of the best transfers of the season so far. From Dean Huijsen’s breakout at Real Madrid to Bournemouth’s perfect fullback swap, Strasbourg’s surprise star striker, and Frankfurt’s smart rebuild, the guys highlight the signings that have already made a real impact. The episode wraps up with Juventus appointing Luciano Spalletti and what makes him one of football’s most fascinating managers. Enjoy!
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00:00 – Intro
02:04 – The ones that missed the cut: João Pedro, Louis Díaz, Dean Huijsen
04:24 – Robin Rufs and Sunderland’s signing of the summer
06:03 – De Bruyne at Napoli and the plug-and-play hits
07:36 – Strasbourg’s Panacelli lighting up Ligue 1
10:23 – How Panacelli’s goals and pressing changed Strasbourg
13:41 – The two-way striker profile that every club wants
15:31 – Why Panacelli could be Chelsea’s future No. 9
16:52 – Bournemouth’s summer rebuild and smart recruitment
18:26 – How Milos Truffert replaced Kerkez perfectly
21:09 – Why Bournemouth’s defensive numbers are holding steady
23:19 – Rennes’ underrated golden generation
24:24 – Frankfurt’s rebuild and the Ekitike replacement
25:52 – Burkhardt’s breakout season and the Frankfurt model
27:48 – The shot-distance revolution and smarter forwards
29:26 – Can Frankfurt actually contend again?
30:57 – Dean Huijsen’s arrival at Real Madrid
33:00 – Why he fits Alonso’s system perfectly
34:48 – Huijsen’s insane passing and defensive metrics
37:41 – The 20-year-old who already runs Real Madrid’s back line
38:23 – Juventus sack Tudor and hire Luciano Spalletti
39:16 – Why Spalletti is the rare coach who’s fun and good
41:37 – Juventus’ midfield puzzle and the big tactical question
42:55 – How Spalletti’s freedom-based system actually works
45:06 – The evolution of Serie A and Gasperini’s influence
46:52 – Why Juventus could become must-watch again
48:43 – Final thoughts on Spalletti, Juventus, and the fun-to-good balance
49:52 – Outro and Patreon Q&A preview
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