Bundesliga Option File Pes 2021

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I know the club inside out, I've always been very close to the fans here and I've never lost contact with the people in charge. I can't wait to see my teammates again, get out on the pitch, play football with a smile on my face, get assists, score goals and help the club qualify for the Champions League."

"Jadon is an absolute difference-maker and I'm looking forward to seeing him in black and yellow again soon," said Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl. "He knows this city, our fans and our club. Even though he hasn't played any competitive games in recent months, we're sure that he'll quickly settle back in with us, find his best form and help us to achieve our season objectives with his qualities."

He has only managed nine goals for the record English champions in 58 Premier League games, and a public dispute with United head coach Erik Ten Hag saw him kicked out of the squad and forced to train with the youth team this season.

On a personal level, Sancho will also be looking to rejuvenate a stalling career and rekindle faint hopes of a return to the England national team ahead of the European Championship in Germany this summer.

And with the loan deal including no option to buy, and Dortmund unable to afford Sancho permanently anyway in terms of either transfer fee or wages, critics have suggested that the Bundesliga side are effectively offering to "fix" Sancho without standing to benefit themselves.

If Sancho, who enjoyed a good relationship with Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic previously, can contribute in even a small way to a Dortmund attack that has proven remarkably blunt this season and help the club secure a money-spinning place in next season's revamped Champions League, BVB's accountants surely would not object to the outlay.

The Japanese international is now expected to leave Bochum in the summer for free and will likely stay in the Bundesliga. Borussia Mnchengladbach, Union Berlin, Augsburg and Mainz are all interested in the 29-year-old. Still, Gladbach could be the most likely option as they are one of the stronger clubs financially in the running for Asano and the Japanese international could help lead a young team.

Chelsea seem to have found a huge incentive to sign Manu Kone instead of Jude Bellingham this summer. The Borussia Dortmund star has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge lately as Todd Boehly looks to bolster the club's midfield options.

Chelsea have been left to rue their decision to not acquire the teenage sensation when they had the chance, and now it's thought Dortmund will demand at least 100million for his signature. With the Blues under pressure from Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules after splashing over half a billion pounds on signings this season, Boehly could be inclined to capitalise on a bargain elsewhere.

According to German outlet Sport Bild last month, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have both enquired about Kone from Borussia Monchengladbach. The 21-year-old has been heavily linked with moves to some top clubs in Europe having impressed in the Bundesliga this season.

"I live well with rumours, I don't pay attention to everything that is said. It's more my entourage and my friends who send me the articles. It's a source of pride for them to see my name associated with big clubs, but it doesn't make me hot or cold. I prefer to finish my season quietly. Afterwards, what must happen will happen."

Ultimate Team (FUT) is the most popular game mode in FC 24 and in previous iterations of the game formerly associated with FIFA. But building a good squad without spending real money can be a long and off-putting task.

Your squad performs better in Ultimate Team if they have better chemistry. In FC 24, every team has a chemistry score ranked out of 33. If you have 11 players who all play in the same league or have the same nationality, you will achieve a better chemistry score.

With that in mind, we have compiled five different squads for you to pick from that will achieve the highest possible chemistry score. The five different squads will each contain 11 players who all play in the following leagues: Premier League, WSL, Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga.

Ann-Katrin Berger only costs 2,000 coins. For comparison, Mary Earps is rated 86 overall and costs 8,300 coins. I must admit, I bought Earps for around 5,000 coins, and ended up selling her at a loss. Now her price point is trending upwards, so that was clearly a silly move. If you have more coins available, consider signing the 2023 Golden Glove winner instead.

In real life, Ivan Provedel scored a last-minute equaliser for Lazio in the Champions League and represents great value in FC 24, while Koen Casteels and Alex Remiro are the best options in this price range in the Bundesliga and La Liga.

In the meantime, consider signing Pedro Porro. The Tottenham defender can be signed for a modest fee and has enough speed and strength to handle most wingers. Davide Calabria (81 overall, 700 coins) is cheaper than Denzel Dumfries, but the latter is worth the extra expenditure for the speed he can bring to your right flank.

Noussair Mazraoui and Niamh Charles are solid building blocks to get your team off the ground, and if you are not sold on our La Liga pick, Lucas Vazquez (81 overall, 700 coins) and Nahuel Molina (82 overall, 950 coins) are available too.

Ben Chilwell, Javi Galan and Federico Dimarco are not known for their speed but they cross the threshold I look for in a wide defender by having at least 80/100 sprint speed. Steph Catley is rated the same as Hannah Blundell (83 overall, 850 coins) but has better attributes for those who prioritise speed out wide above all else.

Gabriel might be one of the best value picks in all of FC 24. At 1,800 coins, he ticks all the boxes in being relatively quick, strong and taller than most forwards. Sven Botman costs roughly the same amount as Pau Torres (83 overall, 850 coins), so there is not much to separate those two players.

The La Liga pairing of Mario Hermoso and Nacho are unlikely to strike fear in many opposing forwards, but they are by no means incapable of handling tough tasks either. Matthias Ginter is the best Bundesliga option and Jonathan Tah is a nice pick as well. If you want an alternative defensive partner to play alongside Ginter, check out Edmond Tapsoba (81 overall, 700 coins).

Elsewhere, Erin Cuthbert is the best WSL player available in terms of overall rating, while Stanislav Lobotka and Mikel Merino are solid options too. Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Lemar (82 overall, 1,000 coins), who is listed as a CM in FC 24, is also worth keeping on your radar.

Catarina Macario got the nod here, but Caroline Weir (84 overall, 1,500 coins) and Fran Kirby (84 overall, 2,100 coins) are noteworthy too. The Spanish league is not blessed with an abundance of quality No 10s in this price range, so Iker Muniain is the best of a small group.

Jadon Sancho may have seen his role at Manchester United diminish in real life, but on FC 24 that does not matter. He is a good player available for a cheap price. If you are not sold on him, Harvey Barnes (80 overall, 500 coins) and Kaoru Mitoma (80 overall, 1,500 coins) are worth a look.

I have tried to include only players whose starting position matches up to the position I am scouting for, but when it comes to left wingers in the Bundesliga who fit this criteria, it really is slim pickings. For that reason, I would suggest going for Xavi Simons (79 overall, 1,200 coins), despite him being listed as a CAM.

Caitlin Foord is easily the best left winger available in this price range, even if she is a little expensive. Nicolas Gonzalez, on the other hand, is a cheap speed merchant, but Filip Kostic (83 overall, 850 coins) and Christian Pulisic (79 overall, 550 coins) are also worthy of consideration.

Inaki Williams is one of the fastest players in the game but if you want another pick for a La Liga-based team, take a look at Viktor Tsygankov (82 overall, 750 coins). Samuel Chukwueze is a great bargain buy. For comparison, Felipe Anderson has the same rating (81 overall) but costs considerably more (2,400 coins).

Alvaro Morata was often the subject of criticism when he played in the Premier League, but he has well-rounded attributes and is available for a competitive price. If you prefer a player who can operate as a false nine, rather than an out-and-out centre-forward, Joao Felix (81 overall, 1,700 coins) is an option.

Romelu Lukaku is simply too good an option to overlook, as he is clearly the best striking option in Serie A who costs less than 2,500 coins. Similarly, Alessia Russo is the best WSL option, but if you want somebody cheaper, then consider signing Bethany England (82 overall, 500 coins) or Viviane Asseyi (80 overall, 850 coins).

On August 17, Bayern Munich will host Hertha Berlin to open the 57th Bundesliga season. An institution in modern Germany, the Bundesliga nowadays is much more than just a football league but rather an extensive media company that is trying to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity.

Hence, one of the biggest challenges for the league will not be further financial growth, but rather to stabilize the economic strength of the product. This product has to reach not only its economic base in Germany but also a global audience.

In typical German fashion the Bundesliga, however, does not see itself just as a sports league or even just a media company but also as a media innovator. To that end, the Bundesliga runs what it calls the DFL for Equity program, which invests in start-ups.

Then how do you engage young fans who have become increasingly familiar with using second screens both to watch sport but also to track their private lives? The Bundesliga believes that introducing the availability of second screen options at football games can be one solution.

Manuel Veth is the editor-in-chief of the Futbolgrad Network, which focuses on football in the post-Soviet space, the Bundesliga and football in the Americas. He has also been published in the Guardian, Newsweek, Howler, Pro Soccer USA and several other outlets. Follow him on Twitter: @ManuelVeth

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