Episode 136 - Best Signings of the Summer (So Far) + Spalletti to Juve

On this episode, Patrick and Hayden look at some of the best transfers of the season so far. From Dean Huijsen’s breakout at Real Madrid to Bournemouth’s perfect fullback swap, Strasbourg’s surprise star striker, and Frankfurt’s smart rebuild, the guys highlight the signings that have already made a real impact. The episode wraps up with Juventus appointing Luciano Spalletti and what makes him one of football’s most fascinating managers. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & Patreon plug

00:38 – What makes a good transfer?

01:24 – Standout signings so far this season

02:22 – Sunderland’s new goalkeeper impresses

03:06 – Luis Díaz thriving at Bayern

04:10 – De Bruyne’s brief but brilliant Napoli stint

05:05 – Strasbourg’s rise & Panacelli’s breakout

06:14 – Why he fits Rosenior’s system

07:25 – Panacelli’s shot profile & defensive work

08:22 – The complete striker profile

09:16 – Could Chelsea make a move?

10:05 – Bournemouth’s left-back swap works perfectly

11:06 – Truffert under Iráola

12:08 – Bournemouth’s defensive structure

13:12 – Great squad planning & scouting

14:18 – Rennes’ talent pipeline & what they lost

15:12 – Frankfurt’s post-Ekitike rebuild

16:15 – Burkhardt’s quick impact

17:10 – Striker profile & finishing data

18:05 – Why it fits Frankfurt’s style

19:00 – Dean Huijsen at Real Madrid

19:48 – How he fits Alonso’s system

20:40 – Huijsen already looks elite

21:28 – The value of Madrid’s investment

22:20 – Juventus sack Tudor, hire Spalletti

23:15 – Why Spalletti is the perfect fit

24:10 – How his system might change Juve

25:05 – Midfield questions: Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Thuram

26:02 – Spalletti’s flexibility vs Conte’s rigidity

27:04 – Serie A tactics evolving fast

28:05 – Why Juve might actually be fun now

28:58 – Serie A’s new tactical identity

29:40 – Manager carousel heating up

30:25 – How Spalletti’s style evolved at Napoli

31:10 – Why Juventus need structure more than flair

32:05 – The underrated tactical details

33:00 – What this means for Serie A’s top four

33:50 – Can Spalletti handle Juve’s pressure?

34:40 – The recruitment challenge ahead

35:35 – Why this version of Juve might click

36:30 – Serie A’s best tactical battles this season

37:25 – What makes Spalletti so adaptable

38:10 – Comparing Spalletti to Conte and Pioli

39:05 – Why flexibility is the new edge in Serie A

39:58 – The next big tactical shift in Italy

40:45 – What Juve need in the January window

41:30 – Serie A storylines to watch

42:15 – Real Madrid’s transfer strategy revisited

43:10 – Bayern’s evolution under Díaz

43:55 – How clubs find balance after big signings

44:45 – The importance of coaching alignment

45:30 – Which transfers aged best already

46:15 – Early lessons from this transfer window

47:10 – Manager influence vs player fit

48:00 – Clubs that built smart this year

48:45 – Why Juventus and Frankfurt stand out

49:30 – Final thoughts on transfers, systems & chaos

50:05 – Outro & Patreon reminder