There are multiple reasons why a player doesn’t reach the heights expected of them when they first break through, but it often comes down to how and when they make that first big move.
While it’s tempting to just join the first elite club that comes along, you need to pick a club where you’ll have a chance to shine and really stand out. Going from being a talisman to simply being part of another team may be too much for some, while it’s also not uncommon to see these talents come and go from a team before being replaced.
Ross Barkley was supposed to be England’s next big thing when he initially broke through at Everton, but a major injury ruined his 2017/18 season and prevented him from returning to his best after moving to Chelsea.
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To be fair, the Chelsea team would never be built around him and he was rarely given a consistent string of games to make his mark, ultimately leading to his release this summer.
He’ll now join Aaron Ramsey in France for Nice, and could be a great match if they get along together:
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Welcome #RossBarkley ????#OGCNice #IssaNissa https://t.co/KLrhVqngI4 pic.twitter.com/NTgegPjCE3
— OGC Nice (@ogcnice) September 4, 2022
It gives Premier League fans a reason to watch Nice games this season, and it will be fascinating to see how it fares.
