Perhaps because he was showing potential during the periods we scouted him?Wonder why we bought Claudio Gomes
This is how modern market and scouting works. You either take risks and get them young and inexperienced, or pay exorbitant sums for readymade players. Joao Felix had a 'massive' €60m release clause just a year ago, look at him now.Who would not want £ 30 million plus for a youth player with less than 10 games most against total garbage? well at least he is bigger and faster than the rubbish Bayern bought