In recent years, the growing number of young English players to win moves to the Bundesliga has increased, and many have gone on to reach their potential, win trophies, and enjoy even bigger moves.
The most obvious example is Jude Bellingham, who now stars for Real Madrid, with his brother Jobe helping to fill the gap he left behind at Dortmund. Jadon Sancho set the league alight before moving back to England, where things haven’t worked out as they would have hoped.
Of course, Harry Kane is another prominent Englishman to succeed in the league, despite not being a youngster. However, having the current England captain and all-time leading goalscorer in the league will be a draw for younger players looking to further their careers.
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The ability of German clubs to get the best from talented youngsters is something that appeals to a lot of young players coming through in the UK. While the days of pubs, clubs, and bad behavior are mostly behind players coming through, there is a different mentality in Germany that is helping to develop potential and attract English stars.
One player who could experience this firsthand is Coventry City’s Kai Andrews, who has been linked with a move to the Bundesliga, with reported interest from a number of unnamed clubs. The 19-year-old has been linked with a loan move away from the club in the Summer, having spent the second half of last season on loan in Scotland’s top flight with Motherwell.
With Coventry flying high under Frank Lampard, it was expected that chances for the 19-year-old midfielder would be limited, but he has managed to make 4 league and 2 EFL Cup appearances. The English-born player made his Wales debut against Canada in September after qualifying to represent the country because of his Welsh maternal grandmother.
With around a year and a half left on his contract, Andrews will have to consider what is best for his career if a bid does come in. Coventry look set to return to the Premier League after a great start sees them top the Championship with an impressive goal difference, and this could give the player an opportunity to play at the highest level without leaving the country.
As one of the best English midfielders of his generation, Lampard could be the man to guide Andrews to the next level, and the fact that he is already using him in his squad is a positive sign. If he does decide to move to Germany, he will be in good company and could earn a move back as an established player.
A lot of players who succeed in the Bundesliga are earning massive moves, with players like Karim Adeyemi pushing for a release clause to make these deals more straightforward.
