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Schooled for success: how English lessons power Midtjylland’s talent factory

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In a squad with 17 nationalities from five continents, communication is key – and the Danish club enjoyed a bumper summer transfer window If there is a secret to Midtjylland’s success in the transfer market then it starts in the classroom.

Before this summer the Danish club renowned for an innovative approach had banked more than €200m (£170m) in sales since 2018, and they have just enjoyed the most profitable window in their short history.

The departure of the Guinea-Bissau striker Franculino Djú for Trabzonspor and the Chile forward Darío Osorio’s move to Crystal Palace on loan with an obligation to buy will potentially bring in €62m (£53.2m), with both deals completed in 48 hours at the end of the window.

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Schooled for success: how English lessons power Midtjylland’s talent factory
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In a squad with 17 nationalities from five continents, communication is key – and the Danish club enjoyed a bumper summer transfer window If there is a secret to Midtjylland’s success in the transfer market then it starts in the

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