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Can Anyone Stop Lamine Yamal? Yan Diomandé’s Rise Explained

Season 3, Ep. 44

La Liga is back, Juventus have made one of the smartest wonderkid signings of the summer, and we’re introducing 10 breakout talents who could explode onto the biggest stage next season.


In Episode 44 of FC Wonderkid, we explain why Kerim Alajbegović could become a huge success at Juventus, discuss Yan Diomandé’s incredible rise and whether a move to Real Madrid would make sense, and preview why Barcelona under Hansi Flick could reach another level this season.


We also reveal 10 breakout wonderkids you need to know before everyone else—including at least one name we’re confident you’ve never heard of.


 FC Wonderkid Episode 44 Timestamps:


00:00:00 – Intro


00:01:25 – Juventus Went Bold! Kerim Alajbegović is a TOP Signing


00:04:37 – La Liga is Back! Yan Diomandé to Real Madrid? Barcelona’s Next Step Under Hansi Flick


00:20:50 – TEN Breakout Wonderkids You Must Know for Next Season (100% One Name You’ve Never Heard Of)


00:44:41 – Outro & Reacting to Your Comments (Including Plenty of Requests for Portuguese Talents)


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