Experiencing a new culture brings challenges, such as language, which are far outweighed by the rewards
Not long ago the only British players to move to Europe were established first-team stars at the top of their game, attracted by the greater wages and prestige on offer in the major leagues of France, Spain, Italy and Germany. I grew up watching Serie A when it was the biggest league in the world and could attract England internationals at the peak of their careers. The Premier League has since become more prestigious and lucrative than any of them, but there are still good reasons for English players to look abroad, whatever their age.
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