The Curse Of The Loan Move

The ritual of the ‘loan transfer’ has established itself as an essential stepping-stone in the development of our next generation of stars. The moment a manager feels confident enough, young starlets are allowed to flee the nest in search of regular first-team football. During their time away, it is hoped that these promising adolescents will develop a new found maturity as they get to grips with the rigors of professional football. However, on occasion these moves can be victim to their own success as players return to their parent club eager to continue their role in the starting eleven.
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