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<p>“Best talent in Belgium”</p>
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<p><img alt="Chemsdine Talbi: Why Sunderland have found a gem in €23m wonderkid" src="https://tmssl.akamaized.net//images/foto/galerie/talbi-spot-1752060864-171992.png" title="Chemsdine Talbi: Why Sunderland have found a gem in €23m wonderkid"></p>
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<p>Sunderland has secured a significant victory in acquiring wonderkid Chemsdine Talbi from Club Brugge, marking a major triumph for the Tyne and Wear club. Talbi made his name with two goals during last season’s Champions League knockout stages and has drawn interest from some of Europe’s top clubs. However, Sunderland has completed the transfer for €20 million with potential add-ons as they enhance their squad for their return to the Premier League.</p>
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<p>The club's recruitment this summer has been noteworthy, bringing in promising talents like Habib Diarra from Strasbourg and Noah Sadiki from Union SG. Sunderland's strategy of investing in young stars with vast potential is clear, and Talbi aligns perfectly with this vision. We offer an in-depth analysis of the 20-year-old, featuring expert insights from Belgian football analyst and former Club Brugge scout, Bart Tamsyn.</p>
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<p><strong>Who is Chemsdine Talbi?</strong></p>
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<p>Talbi is an up-and-coming star in Belgian football, having just completed his first full season in professional football during the 2024/25 campaign. After nine appearances in the 23/24 season, he made a substantial leap to 44 appearances last season, contributing to 12 goals. Known for his skillful play, the young right-winger made headlines by scoring a brace in the Champions League against Atalanta, becoming the fourth youngest player to achieve this feat, following legends like Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Nicolo Zaniolo. His impressive debut season suggests he has a promising future ahead.</p>
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<p>Bart Tamsyn, Transfermarkt's Area Manager for Belgium, has praised Talbi, stating: “In my opinion, he and Konstantinos Karetsas represent the best talents currently in Belgium. Since his man-of-the-match performance against Atalanta, he has been a constant feature in the Belgian media and has been a topic of discussion among fans on social media advocating for his inclusion in the national team.”</p>
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<p>Regarding Talbi’s optimal playing role, Tamsyn noted, “Currently, he operates on the right, but he might be more effective coming from the left, where he can cut inside and shoot with his stronger right foot. He could also excel in a second striker or false nine role. One area for improvement is his defensive work; there were moments in recent matches where he struggled to track his opponents effectively. However, there is a consensus that his best years are ahead of him, and he is destined for greatness in European football.”</p>
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<p>Club Brugge has built a strong reputation for nurturing young talents in recent years, making it an appealing destination for aspiring stars. The club recognizes its ability to provide a pathway for players to shine in Europe before making a move to larger leagues. Ensuring that young players have the opportunity to perform in high-stakes matchups, particularly in the Champions League, alongside guaranteed first-team football, is vital in attracting talent to Brugge.</p>
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<p>Over the past five seasons, Brugge has sold ten players for transfer fees exceeding €10 million, all to clubs in top five leagues. Since the 2020/21 season, the club has generated €277 million in player sales, ranking sixth in Europe among clubs outside the top five leagues, with Benfica leading at €695 million. Charles De Ketelaere's €37.5 million transfer to AC Milan represents the club's record sale, and with players like Talbi, they have a bright star for the future.</p>
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