Top 5 Bundesliga imports to the Premier League

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Blackpool v Arsenal - Premier League

#1 - Kevin de Bruyne

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Kevin de Bruyne has been by far the most successful Bundesliga import in the Premier League.

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The Belgian International was hugely benefitted by Bundesliga's ability to nurture young talents. After failing to impress at Chelsea, where he was often overlooked by Jose Mourinho, De Bruyne was first loaned out and later sold to VfL Wolfsburg.

It was at Wolfsburg, where he finally managed to showcase his talents and evolve as an exciting creative outlet. In the 2014/15 season, the Belgian produced a record-breaking 21 assists and was later rewarded with a move to Manchester City the following summer for an astonishing fee of €74m.

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Fast forward to three years and it seems as if the Belgian international was worth every penny of the €74m spent by Manchester City.

Kevin de Bruyne has emerged as a key component in the attacking department under the leadership of former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola. In fact, the 26-year-old is currently regarded as one of the best playmakers in world football.

His tally of six goals and nine assists so far this season has been imperative in Manchester City's sensational form and should he continues his development nose-dive intact, the Belgian may eclipse all of the other players in this list within the coming years.

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Edited by Sunaadh Sagar
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